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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.83, 1,450.68 and 658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.83, 1,450.68 and 658.90 is: 987.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.83 : 1,450.68 = 658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.83/1,450.68 = 658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.83x = 1,450.68 × 658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.83x = 955,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,853.05/967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.62

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