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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.01, 1,346.72 and 661.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.01, 1,346.72 and 661.53 is: 912.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.01 : 1,346.72 = 661.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.01/1,346.72 = 661.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.01x = 1,346.72 × 661.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.01x = 890,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,892.37/976.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.79

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