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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.66, 1,439.49 and 670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.66, 1,439.49 and 670.22 is: 1,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.66 : 1,439.49 = 670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.66/1,439.49 = 670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.66x = 1,439.49 × 670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.66x = 964,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,774.99/959.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.33

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