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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.65, 1,465.02 and 565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.65, 1,465.02 and 565.04 is: 847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.65 : 1,465.02 = 565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.65/1,465.02 = 565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.65x = 1,465.02 × 565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.65x = 827,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,787.58/976.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.58

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