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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.80, 1,464.48 and 651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.80, 1,464.48 and 651.36 is: 976.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.80 : 1,464.48 = 651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.80/1,464.48 = 651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.80x = 1,464.48 × 651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.80x = 953,903.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,903.69/976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.56

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