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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.88, 1,463.16 and 543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.88, 1,463.16 and 543.26 is: 813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.88 : 1,463.16 = 543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.88/1,463.16 = 543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.88x = 1,463.16 × 543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.88x = 794,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,876.30/976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.69

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