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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.55, 1,449.50 and 658.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.55, 1,449.50 and 658.53 is: 986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.55 : 1,449.50 = 658.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.55/1,449.50 = 658.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.55x = 1,449.50 × 658.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.55x = 954,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,535.94/967.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.55

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