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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.78, 1,464.39 and 667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.78, 1,464.39 and 667.86 is: 1,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.78 : 1,464.39 = 667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.78/1,464.39 = 667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.78x = 1,464.39 × 667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.78x = 978,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,007.51/976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.26

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