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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.68, 1,436.40 and 670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.68, 1,436.40 and 670.32 is: 1,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.68 : 1,436.40 = 670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.68/1,436.40 = 670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.68x = 1,436.40 × 670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.68x = 962,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,847.65/958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.35

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