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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.01, 1,464.62 and 711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.01, 1,464.62 and 711.98 is: 1,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.01 : 1,464.62 = 711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.01/1,464.62 = 711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.01x = 1,464.62 × 711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.01x = 1,042,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,769.26/976.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.41

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