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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.72, 1,461.44 and 585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.72, 1,461.44 and 585.28 is: 875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.72 : 1,461.44 = 585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.72/1,461.44 = 585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.72x = 1,461.44 × 585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.72x = 855,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,351.60/976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.74

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