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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.10, 1,458.86 and 664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.10, 1,458.86 and 664.25 is: 996.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.10 : 1,458.86 = 664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.10/1,458.86 = 664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.10x = 1,458.86 × 664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.10x = 969,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,049.08/972.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.86

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