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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.88, 1,347.59 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.88, 1,347.59 and 662.16 is: 913.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.88 : 1,347.59 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.88/1,347.59 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.88x = 1,347.59 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.88x = 892,320.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,320.19/976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.44

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