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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.76, 1,464.80 and 702.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.76, 1,464.80 and 702.03 is: 1,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.76 : 1,464.80 = 702.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.76/1,464.80 = 702.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.76x = 1,464.80 × 702.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.76x = 1,028,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,330.03/976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.80

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