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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.99, 1,439.84 and 651.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.99, 1,439.84 and 651.81 is: 979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.99 : 1,439.84 = 651.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.99/1,439.84 = 651.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.99x = 1,439.84 × 651.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.99x = 938,502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,502.11/957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.66

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