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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.37, 1,458.01 and 664.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.37, 1,458.01 and 664.57 is: 996.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.37 : 1,458.01 = 664.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.37/1,458.01 = 664.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.37x = 1,458.01 × 664.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.37x = 968,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,942.42/972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.48

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