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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.52, 1,459.42 and 665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.52, 1,459.42 and 665.96 is: 998.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.52 : 1,459.42 = 665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.52/1,459.42 = 665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.52x = 1,459.42 × 665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.52x = 971,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,915.34/973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.35

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