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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.96, 1,462.18 and 666.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.96, 1,462.18 and 666.76 is: 999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.96 : 1,462.18 = 666.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.96/1,462.18 = 666.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.96x = 1,462.18 × 666.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.96x = 974,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,923.14/974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.96

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