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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.88, 1,347.22 and 662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.88, 1,347.22 and 662.80 is: 915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.88 : 1,347.22 = 662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.88/1,347.22 = 662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.88x = 1,347.22 × 662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.88x = 892,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,937.42/975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.01

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