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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.32, 1,447.65 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.32, 1,447.65 and 658.80 is: 985.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.32 : 1,447.65 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.32/1,447.65 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.32x = 1,447.65 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.32x = 953,711.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,711.82/967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.93

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