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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.66, 1,460.97 and 644.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.66, 1,460.97 and 644.07 is: 967.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.66 : 1,460.97 = 644.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.66/1,460.97 = 644.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.66x = 1,460.97 × 644.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.66x = 940,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,966.95/972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.42

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