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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.02, 1,463.31 and 591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.02, 1,463.31 and 591.18 is: 886.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.02 : 1,463.31 = 591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.02/1,463.31 = 591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.02x = 1,463.31 × 591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.02x = 865,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,079.61/976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.33

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