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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.82, 1,462.10 and 643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.82, 1,462.10 and 643.80 is: 966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.82 : 1,462.10 = 643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.82/1,462.10 = 643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.82x = 1,462.10 × 643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.82x = 941,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,297.64/973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.60

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