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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.48, 1,461.03 and 599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.48, 1,461.03 and 599.90 is: 897.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.48 : 1,461.03 = 599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.48/1,461.03 = 599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.48x = 1,461.03 × 599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.48x = 876,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,471.90/976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.58

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