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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.69, 1,342.81 and 659.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.69, 1,342.81 and 659.61 is: 910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.69 : 1,342.81 = 659.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.69/1,342.81 = 659.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.69x = 1,342.81 × 659.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.69x = 885,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,731.73/972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.60

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