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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.49, 1,458.20 and 660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.49, 1,458.20 and 660.15 is: 988.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.49 : 1,458.20 = 660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.49/1,458.20 = 660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.49x = 1,458.20 × 660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.49x = 962,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,632.38/973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.85

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