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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.64, 1,346.86 and 662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.64, 1,346.86 and 662.56 is: 914.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.64 : 1,346.86 = 662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.64/1,346.86 = 662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.64x = 1,346.86 × 662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.64x = 892,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,375.56/975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.66

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