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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.88, 1,346.21 and 661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.88, 1,346.21 and 661.16 is: 912.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.88 : 1,346.21 = 661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.88/1,346.21 = 661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.88x = 1,346.21 × 661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.88x = 890,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,060.20/975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.06

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