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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.62, 1,464.30 and 662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.62, 1,464.30 and 662.51 is: 994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.62 : 1,464.30 = 662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.62/1,464.30 = 662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.62x = 1,464.30 × 662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.62x = 970,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,106.07/975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.35

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