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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.75, 1,462.50 and 584.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.75, 1,462.50 and 584.91 is: 875.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.75 : 1,462.50 = 584.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.75/1,462.50 = 584.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.75x = 1,462.50 × 584.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.75x = 855,430.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,430.88/976.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.80

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