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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.04, 1,462.03 and 584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.04, 1,462.03 and 584.81 is: 876.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.04 : 1,462.03 = 584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.04/1,462.03 = 584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.04x = 1,462.03 × 584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.04x = 855,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,009.76/976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.00

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