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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.86, 1,466.44 and 824.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.86, 1,466.44 and 824.72 is: 1,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.86 : 1,466.44 = 824.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.86/1,466.44 = 824.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.86x = 1,466.44 × 824.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.86x = 1,209,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,393.00/976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.04

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