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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.56, 1,461.23 and 866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.56, 1,461.23 and 866 is: 1,295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.56 : 1,461.23 = 866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.56/1,461.23 = 866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.56x = 1,461.23 × 866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.56x = 1,265,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,425.18/976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.80

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