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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.88, 1,346.50 and 661.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.88, 1,346.50 and 661.19 is: 912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.88 : 1,346.50 = 661.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.88/1,346.50 = 661.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.88x = 1,346.50 × 661.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.88x = 890,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,292.34/975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.30

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