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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.20, 1,458.54 and 648.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.20, 1,458.54 and 648.84 is: 972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.20 : 1,458.54 = 648.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.20/1,458.54 = 648.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.20x = 1,458.54 × 648.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.20x = 946,359.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,359.09/973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.42

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