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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.66, 1,466 and 654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.66, 1,466 and 654.28 is: 982.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.66 : 1,466 = 654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.66/1,466 = 654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.66x = 1,466 × 654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.66x = 959,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,174.48/976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.10

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