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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.17, 1,437.62 and 667.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.17, 1,437.62 and 667.35 is: 999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.17 : 1,437.62 = 667.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.17/1,437.62 = 667.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.17x = 1,437.62 × 667.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.17x = 959,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,392.37/960.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.20

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