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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.32, 1,346.87 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.32, 1,346.87 and 577.73 is: 796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.32 : 1,346.87 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.32/1,346.87 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.32x = 1,346.87 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.32x = 778,117.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,117.58/976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.99

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