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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.22, 1,463.52 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.22, 1,463.52 and 682.88 is: 1,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.22 : 1,463.52 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.22/1,463.52 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.22x = 1,463.52 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.22x = 999,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,408.54/976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.75

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