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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.96, 1,465.08 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.96, 1,465.08 and 669.12 is: 1,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.96 : 1,465.08 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.96/1,465.08 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.96x = 1,465.08 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.96x = 980,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,314.33/975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.46

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