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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,460.88 and 585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,460.88 and 585.96 is: 876.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,460.88 = 585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,460.88 = 585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,460.88 × 585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 856,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,017.24/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.86

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