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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.31, 1,462.82 and 590.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.31, 1,462.82 and 590.75 is: 885.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.31 : 1,462.82 = 590.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.31/1,462.82 = 590.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.31x = 1,462.82 × 590.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.31x = 864,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,157.96/976.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.13

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