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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.29, 1,467.45 and 653.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.29, 1,467.45 and 653.73 is: 982.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.29 : 1,467.45 = 653.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.29/1,467.45 = 653.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.29x = 1,467.45 × 653.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.29x = 959,316.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,316.09/976.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.61

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