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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.30, 1,437.45 and 666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.30, 1,437.45 and 666.70 is: 1,000.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.30 : 1,437.45 = 666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.30/1,437.45 = 666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.30x = 1,437.45 × 666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.30x = 958,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,347.92/958.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.05

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