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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.62, 1,463.15 and 564.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.62, 1,463.15 and 564.89 is: 846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.62 : 1,463.15 = 564.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.62/1,463.15 = 564.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.62x = 1,463.15 × 564.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.62x = 826,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,518.80/976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.31

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