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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.07, 1,461.78 and 536.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.07, 1,461.78 and 536.65 is: 803.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.07 : 1,461.78 = 536.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.07/1,461.78 = 536.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.07x = 1,461.78 × 536.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.07x = 784,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,460.58/976.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.69

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