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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.98, 1,458.16 and 625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.98, 1,458.16 and 625.66 is: 938.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.98 : 1,458.16 = 625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.98/1,458.16 = 625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.98x = 1,458.16 × 625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.98x = 912,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,312.39/971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.61

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