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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.33, 1,347.10 and 713.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.33, 1,347.10 and 713.89 is: 985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.33 : 1,347.10 = 713.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.33/1,347.10 = 713.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.33x = 1,347.10 × 713.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.33x = 961,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,681.22/976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.00

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