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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.30, 1,344.33 and 660.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.30, 1,344.33 and 660.46 is: 910.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.30 : 1,344.33 = 660.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.30/1,344.33 = 660.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.30x = 1,344.33 × 660.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.30x = 887,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,876.19/975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.36

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