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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.64, 1,342.73 and 659.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.64, 1,342.73 and 659.55 is: 910.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.64 : 1,342.73 = 659.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.64/1,342.73 = 659.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.64x = 1,342.73 × 659.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.64x = 885,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,594.27/972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.51

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