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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.38, 1,461.92 and 666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.38, 1,461.92 and 666.72 is: 998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.38 : 1,461.92 = 666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.38/1,461.92 = 666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.38x = 1,461.92 × 666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.38x = 974,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,687.97/976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.27

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