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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.12, 1,346.57 and 710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.12, 1,346.57 and 710.15 is: 979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.12 : 1,346.57 = 710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.12/1,346.57 = 710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.12x = 1,346.57 × 710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.12x = 956,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,266.69/976.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.66

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