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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.08, 1,459.68 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.08, 1,459.68 and 584.96 is: 874.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.08 : 1,459.68 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.08/1,459.68 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.08x = 1,459.68 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.08x = 853,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,854.41/976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.78

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