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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.32, 1,347.84 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.32, 1,347.84 and 681.84 is: 941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.32 : 1,347.84 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.32/1,347.84 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.32x = 1,347.84 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.32x = 919,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,011.23/976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.30

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