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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.46, 1,346.76 and 682.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.46, 1,346.76 and 682.43 is: 941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.46 : 1,346.76 = 682.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.46/1,346.76 = 682.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.46x = 1,346.76 × 682.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.46x = 919,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,062.69/976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.22

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