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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.80, 1,461.02 and 666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.80, 1,461.02 and 666.26 is: 999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.80 : 1,461.02 = 666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.80/1,461.02 = 666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.80x = 1,461.02 × 666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.80x = 973,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,408.55/973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.60

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