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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,461.76 and 666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,461.76 and 666.12 is: 998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,461.76 = 666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,461.76 = 666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,461.76 × 666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 973,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,707.57/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.63

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