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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.21, 1,451.58 and 658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.21, 1,451.58 and 658.13 is: 987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.21 : 1,451.58 = 658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.21/1,451.58 = 658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.21x = 1,451.58 × 658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.21x = 955,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,328.35/967.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.72

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