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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.65, 1,348.26 and 663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.65, 1,348.26 and 663.57 is: 916.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.65 : 1,348.26 = 663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.65/1,348.26 = 663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.65x = 1,348.26 × 663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.65x = 894,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,664.89/976.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.05

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