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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.66, 1,437.99 and 669.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.66, 1,437.99 and 669.22 is: 1,003.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.66 : 1,437.99 = 669.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.66/1,437.99 = 669.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.66x = 1,437.99 × 669.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.66x = 962,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,331.67/958.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.83

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