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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.01, 1,342.58 and 658.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.01, 1,342.58 and 658.53 is: 908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.01 : 1,342.58 = 658.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.01/1,342.58 = 658.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.01x = 1,342.58 × 658.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.01x = 884,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,125.91/973.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.65

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