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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.56, 1,463.28 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.56, 1,463.28 and 591.12 is: 885.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.56 : 1,463.28 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.56/1,463.28 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.56x = 1,463.28 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.56x = 864,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,974.07/976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.74

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