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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.96, 1,460.67 and 665.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.96, 1,460.67 and 665.74 is: 998.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.96 : 1,460.67 = 665.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.96/1,460.67 = 665.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.96x = 1,460.67 × 665.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.96x = 972,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,426.45/973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.43

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