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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.38, 1,459.35 and 665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.38, 1,459.35 and 665.82 is: 996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.38 : 1,459.35 = 665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.38/1,459.35 = 665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.38x = 1,459.35 × 665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.38x = 971,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,664.42/975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.20

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