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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.24, 1,465.17 and 735.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.24, 1,465.17 and 735.67 is: 1,104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.24 : 1,465.17 = 735.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.24/1,465.17 = 735.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.24x = 1,465.17 × 735.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.24x = 1,077,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,881.61/976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.12

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