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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.29, 1,344.74 and 660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.29, 1,344.74 and 660.20 is: 910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.29 : 1,344.74 = 660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.29/1,344.74 = 660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.29x = 1,344.74 × 660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.29x = 887,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,787.32/975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.29

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