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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.44, 1,466.08 and 668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.44, 1,466.08 and 668.56 is: 1,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.44 : 1,466.08 = 668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.44/1,466.08 = 668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.44x = 1,466.08 × 668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.44x = 980,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,162.44/977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.79

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