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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.70, 1,457.36 and 663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.70, 1,457.36 and 663.56 is: 994.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.70 : 1,457.36 = 663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.70/1,457.36 = 663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.70x = 1,457.36 × 663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.70x = 967,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,045.80/972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.19

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