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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.63, 1,455.51 and 662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.63, 1,455.51 and 662.72 is: 992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.63 : 1,455.51 = 662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.63/1,455.51 = 662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.63x = 1,455.51 × 662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.63x = 964,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,591.28/971.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.75

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