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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.05, 1,464.89 and 667.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.05, 1,464.89 and 667.85 is: 1,002.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.05 : 1,464.89 = 667.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.05/1,464.89 = 667.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.05x = 1,464.89 × 667.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.05x = 978,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,316.12/976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.32

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