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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976, 1,346.88 and 700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976, 1,346.88 and 700.48 is: 966.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976 : 1,346.88 = 700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976/1,346.88 = 700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976x = 1,346.88 × 700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976x = 943,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,462.50/976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.66

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