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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.60, 1,348.02 and 662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.60, 1,348.02 and 662.20 is: 914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.60 : 1,348.02 = 662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.60/1,348.02 = 662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.60x = 1,348.02 × 662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.60x = 892,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,658.84/976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.05

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