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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.59, 1,464.28 and 668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.59, 1,464.28 and 668.80 is: 1,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.59 : 1,464.28 = 668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.59/1,464.28 = 668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.59x = 1,464.28 × 668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.59x = 979,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,310.46/976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.79

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