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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.78, 1,462.90 and 666.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.78, 1,462.90 and 666.86 is: 999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.78 : 1,462.90 = 666.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.78/1,462.90 = 666.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.78x = 1,462.90 × 666.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.78x = 975,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,549.49/975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.76

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