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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.37, 1,335.58 and 665.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.37, 1,335.58 and 665.06 is: 918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.37 : 1,335.58 = 665.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.37/1,335.58 = 665.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.37x = 1,335.58 × 665.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.37x = 888,237.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,237.51/967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.20

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