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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.45, 1,465.99 and 665.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.45, 1,465.99 and 665.59 is: 997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.45 : 1,465.99 = 665.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.45/1,465.99 = 665.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.45x = 1,465.99 × 665.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.45x = 975,748.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,748.28/978.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.24

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