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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.07, 1,464.39 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.07, 1,464.39 and 668.52 is: 1,002.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.07 : 1,464.39 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.07/1,464.39 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.07x = 1,464.39 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.07x = 978,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,974.00/976.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.98

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