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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.14, 1,463.13 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.14, 1,463.13 and 564.93 is: 846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.14 : 1,463.13 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.14/1,463.13 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.14x = 1,463.13 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.14x = 826,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,566.03/976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.77

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