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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.18, 1,463.98 and 531.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.18, 1,463.98 and 531.38 is: 796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.18 : 1,463.98 = 531.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.18/1,463.98 = 531.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.18x = 1,463.98 × 531.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.18x = 777,923.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,923.04/976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.90

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