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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.76, 1,465.82 and 544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.76, 1,465.82 and 544.28 is: 816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.76 : 1,465.82 = 544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.76/1,465.82 = 544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.76x = 1,465.82 × 544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.76x = 797,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,816.51/976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.80

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