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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.76, 1,348.56 and 662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.76, 1,348.56 and 662.06 is: 914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.76 : 1,348.56 = 662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.76/1,348.56 = 662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.76x = 1,348.56 × 662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.76x = 892,827.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,827.63/976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.07

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