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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.76, 1,457.64 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.76, 1,457.64 and 663.96 is: 995.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.76 : 1,457.64 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.76/1,457.64 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.76x = 1,457.64 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.76x = 967,814.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,814.65/971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.94

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