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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.63, 1,348.00 and 662.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.63, 1,348.00 and 662.42 is: 914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.63 : 1,348.00 = 662.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.63/1,348.00 = 662.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.63x = 1,348.00 × 662.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.63x = 892,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,941.30/976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.31

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