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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,463.64 and 667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,463.64 and 667.36 is: 1,000.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,463.64 = 667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,463.64 = 667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,463.64 × 667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 976,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,774.79/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.51

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