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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.62, 1,463.46 and 666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.62, 1,463.46 and 666.74 is: 1,000.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.62 : 1,463.46 = 666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.62/1,463.46 = 666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.62x = 1,463.46 × 666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.62x = 975,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,747.32/975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.13

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