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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.46, 1,459.93 and 665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.46, 1,459.93 and 665.26 is: 997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.46 : 1,459.93 = 665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.46/1,459.93 = 665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.46x = 1,459.93 × 665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.46x = 971,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,233.03/973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.71

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