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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.12, 1,465.19 and 566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.12, 1,465.19 and 566.06 is: 849.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.12 : 1,465.19 = 566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.12/1,465.19 = 566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.12x = 1,465.19 × 566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.12x = 829,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,375.30/976.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.67

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