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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.08, 1,459.44 and 665.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.08, 1,459.44 and 665.04 is: 997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.08 : 1,459.44 = 665.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.08/1,459.44 = 665.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.08x = 1,459.44 × 665.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.08x = 970,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,585.98/973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.44

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