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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.26, 1,346.43 and 696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.26, 1,346.43 and 696.40 is: 960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.26 : 1,346.43 = 696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.26/1,346.43 = 696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.26x = 1,346.43 × 696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.26x = 937,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,653.85/976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.46

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