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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.32, 1,342.76 and 658.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.32, 1,342.76 and 658.47 is: 908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.32 : 1,342.76 = 658.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.32/1,342.76 = 658.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.32x = 1,342.76 × 658.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.32x = 884,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,167.18/973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.40

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