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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.01, 1,463.46 and 668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.01, 1,463.46 and 668.21 is: 1,001.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.01 : 1,463.46 = 668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.01/1,463.46 = 668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.01x = 1,463.46 × 668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.01x = 977,891.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,891.29/976.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.93

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