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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.39, 1,347.90 and 663.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.39, 1,347.90 and 663.31 is: 915.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.39 : 1,347.90 = 663.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.39/1,347.90 = 663.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.39x = 1,347.90 × 663.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.39x = 894,068.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,068.81/976.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.69

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