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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.47, 1,463.32 and 732.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.47, 1,463.32 and 732.71 is: 1,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.47 : 1,463.32 = 732.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.47/1,463.32 = 732.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.47x = 1,463.32 × 732.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.47x = 1,072,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,181.88/976.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.02

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