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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.64, 1,462.08 and 651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.64, 1,462.08 and 651.20 is: 974.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.64 : 1,462.08 = 651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.64/1,462.08 = 651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.64x = 1,462.08 × 651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.64x = 952,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,106.50/976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.88

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