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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.68, 1,462.01 and 661.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.68, 1,462.01 and 661.56 is: 992.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.68 : 1,462.01 = 661.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.68/1,462.01 = 661.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.68x = 1,462.01 × 661.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.68x = 967,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,202.27/974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.32

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