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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.51, 1,346.72 and 662.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.51, 1,346.72 and 662.45 is: 914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.51 : 1,346.72 = 662.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.51/1,346.72 = 662.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.51x = 1,346.72 × 662.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.51x = 892,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,124.62/975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.52

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