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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.58, 1,465.13 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.58, 1,465.13 and 564.96 is: 847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.58 : 1,465.13 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.58/1,465.13 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.58x = 1,465.13 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.58x = 827,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,741.26/976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.60

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