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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.20, 1,346.06 and 664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.20, 1,346.06 and 664.88 is: 917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.20 : 1,346.06 = 664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.20/1,346.06 = 664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.20x = 1,346.06 × 664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.20x = 894,968.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,968.37/975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.73

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