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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.55, 1,458.29 and 664.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.55, 1,458.29 and 664.75 is: 996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.55 : 1,458.29 = 664.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.55/1,458.29 = 664.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.55x = 1,458.29 × 664.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.55x = 969,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,398.28/972.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.76

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