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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.70, 1,460.36 and 665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.70, 1,460.36 and 665.56 is: 997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.70 : 1,460.36 = 665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.70/1,460.36 = 665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.70x = 1,460.36 × 665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.70x = 971,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,957.20/974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.19

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