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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.38, 1,345.52 and 660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.38, 1,345.52 and 660.66 is: 911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.38 : 1,345.52 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.38/1,345.52 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.38x = 1,345.52 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.38x = 888,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,931.24/975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.37

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