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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,457.28 and 664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,457.28 and 664.14 is: 996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,457.28 = 664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,457.28 = 664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,457.28 × 664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 967,837.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,837.94/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.21

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