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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.40, 1,451.84 and 658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.40, 1,451.84 and 658.52 is: 988.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.40 : 1,451.84 = 658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.40/1,451.84 = 658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.40x = 1,451.84 × 658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.40x = 956,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,065.68/967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.28

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