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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.50, 1,465.28 and 566.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.50, 1,465.28 and 566.45 is: 849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.50 : 1,465.28 = 566.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.50/1,465.28 = 566.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.50x = 1,465.28 × 566.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.50x = 829,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,997.70/976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.97

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