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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.38, 1,463.45 and 542.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.38, 1,463.45 and 542.67 is: 813.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.38 : 1,463.45 = 542.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.38/1,463.45 = 542.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.38x = 1,463.45 × 542.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.38x = 794,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,167.70/976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.38

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