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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.22, 1,436.24 and 666.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.22, 1,436.24 and 666.09 is: 997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.22 : 1,436.24 = 666.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.22/1,436.24 = 666.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.22x = 1,436.24 × 666.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.22x = 956,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,661.77/959.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.33

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