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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.96, 1,466.66 and 669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.96, 1,466.66 and 669.76 is: 1,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.96 : 1,466.66 = 669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.96/1,466.66 = 669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.96x = 1,466.66 × 669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.96x = 982,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,310.20/977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.45

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