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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.76, 1,347.52 and 714.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.76, 1,347.52 and 714.32 is: 985.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.76 : 1,347.52 = 714.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.76/1,347.52 = 714.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.76x = 1,347.52 × 714.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.76x = 962,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,550.18/976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.46

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