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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.46, 1,456.60 and 659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.46, 1,456.60 and 659.48 is: 988.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.46 : 1,456.60 = 659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.46/1,456.60 = 659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.46x = 1,456.60 × 659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.46x = 960,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,598.57/971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.82

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