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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.96, 1,466.37 and 669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.96, 1,466.37 and 669.36 is: 1,002.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.96 : 1,466.37 = 669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.96/1,466.37 = 669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.96x = 1,466.37 × 669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.96x = 981,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,529.42/978.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.62

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