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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,464.81 and 587.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,464.81 and 587.07 is: 880.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,464.81 = 587.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,464.81 = 587.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,464.81 × 587.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 859,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,946.01/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.84

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