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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.68, 1,462.68 and 663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.68, 1,462.68 and 663.75 is: 994.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.68 : 1,462.68 = 663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.68/1,462.68 = 663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.68x = 1,462.68 × 663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.68x = 970,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,853.85/976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.03

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