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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.51, 1,457.92 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.51, 1,457.92 and 664.96 is: 996.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.51 : 1,457.92 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.51/1,457.92 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.51x = 1,457.92 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.51x = 969,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,458.48/972.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.86

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