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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.83, 1,462.71 and 667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.83, 1,462.71 and 667.60 is: 1,000.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.83 : 1,462.71 = 667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.83/1,462.71 = 667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.83x = 1,462.71 × 667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.83x = 976,504.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,504.04/975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.69

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