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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.15, 1,463.76 and 581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.15, 1,463.76 and 581.24 is: 871.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.15 : 1,463.76 = 581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.15/1,463.76 = 581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.15x = 1,463.76 × 581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.15x = 850,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,795.86/976.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.58

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