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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.60, 1,462.98 and 565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.60, 1,462.98 and 565.48 is: 847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.60 : 1,462.98 = 565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.60/1,462.98 = 565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.60x = 1,462.98 × 565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.60x = 827,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,285.93/976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.11

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