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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.70, 1,462.98 and 667.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.70, 1,462.98 and 667.93 is: 1,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.70 : 1,462.98 = 667.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.70/1,462.98 = 667.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.70x = 1,462.98 × 667.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.70x = 977,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,168.23/975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.50

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