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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.95, 1,458.33 and 640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.95, 1,458.33 and 640.04 is: 959.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.95 : 1,458.33 = 640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.95/1,458.33 = 640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.95x = 1,458.33 × 640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.95x = 933,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,389.53/972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.34

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