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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.95, 1,460.11 and 665.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.95, 1,460.11 and 665.09 is: 998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.95 : 1,460.11 = 665.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.95/1,460.11 = 665.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.95x = 1,460.11 × 665.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.95x = 971,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,110.53/972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.11

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