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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.60, 1,346.64 and 661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.60, 1,346.64 and 661.20 is: 912.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.60 : 1,346.64 = 661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.60/1,346.64 = 661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.60x = 1,346.64 × 661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.60x = 890,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,398.37/975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.67

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