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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.16, 1,458.96 and 664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.16, 1,458.96 and 664.66 is: 997.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.16 : 1,458.96 = 664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.16/1,458.96 = 664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.16x = 1,458.96 × 664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.16x = 969,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,712.35/972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.48

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