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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.14, 1,463.94 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.14, 1,463.94 and 391.14 is: 586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.14 : 1,463.94 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.14/1,463.94 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.14x = 1,463.94 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.14x = 572,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,605.49/976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.60

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