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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.06, 1,463.55 and 741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.06, 1,463.55 and 741.88 is: 1,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.06 : 1,463.55 = 741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.06/1,463.55 = 741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.06x = 1,463.55 × 741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.06x = 1,085,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,778.47/976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.41

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