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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.40, 1,461.60 and 662.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.40, 1,461.60 and 662.55 is: 993.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.40 : 1,461.60 = 662.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.40/1,461.60 = 662.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.40x = 1,461.60 × 662.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.40x = 968,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,383.08/974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.83

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