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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.40, 1,466.10 and 823.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.40, 1,466.10 and 823.52 is: 1,236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.40 : 1,466.10 = 823.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.40/1,466.10 = 823.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.40x = 1,466.10 × 823.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.40x = 1,207,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,362.67/976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.55

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