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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.06, 1,462.44 and 590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.06, 1,462.44 and 590.50 is: 884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.06 : 1,462.44 = 590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.06/1,462.44 = 590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.06x = 1,462.44 × 590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.06x = 863,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,570.82/976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.75

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