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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.91, 1,437.52 and 667.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.91, 1,437.52 and 667.70 is: 999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.91 : 1,437.52 = 667.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.91/1,437.52 = 667.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.91x = 1,437.52 × 667.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.91x = 959,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,832.10/959.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.92

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