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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.40, 1,466.10 and 665.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.40, 1,466.10 and 665.55 is: 998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.40 : 1,466.10 = 665.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.40/1,466.10 = 665.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.40x = 1,466.10 × 665.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.40x = 975,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,762.86/977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.33

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