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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.69, 1,470.31 and 891.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.69, 1,470.31 and 891.95 is: 1,342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.69 : 1,470.31 = 891.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.69/1,470.31 = 891.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.69x = 1,470.31 × 891.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.69x = 1,311,435.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,435.93/976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.73

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