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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976, 1,346.68 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976, 1,346.68 and 661.32 is: 912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976 : 1,346.68 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976/1,346.68 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976x = 1,346.68 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976x = 890,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,586.42/976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.49

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