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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.19, 1,449.97 and 658.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.19, 1,449.97 and 658.27 is: 986.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.19 : 1,449.97 = 658.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.19/1,449.97 = 658.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.19x = 1,449.97 × 658.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.19x = 954,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,471.92/967.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.86

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