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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.41, 1,464.83 and 565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.41, 1,464.83 and 565.65 is: 848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.41 : 1,464.83 = 565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.41/1,464.83 = 565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.41x = 1,464.83 × 565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.41x = 828,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,581.09/976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.60

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