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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.22, 1,465.34 and 653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.22, 1,465.34 and 653.84 is: 981.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.22 : 1,465.34 = 653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.22/1,465.34 = 653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.22x = 1,465.34 × 653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.22x = 958,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,093.42/976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.43

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