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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.47, 1,442.70 and 958.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.47, 1,442.70 and 958.69 is: 1,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.47 : 1,442.70 = 958.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.47/1,442.70 = 958.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.47x = 1,442.70 × 958.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.47x = 1,383,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,102.06/967.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.61

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