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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.40, 1,462.70 and 867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.40, 1,462.70 and 867.32 is: 1,299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.40 : 1,462.70 = 867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.40/1,462.70 = 867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.40x = 1,462.70 × 867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.40x = 1,268,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,628.96/976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.29

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