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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.64, 1,344.11 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.64, 1,344.11 and 660.56 is: 911.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.64 : 1,344.11 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.64/1,344.11 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.64x = 1,344.11 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.64x = 887,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,855.28/973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.90

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