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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.88, 1,463.40 and 702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.88, 1,463.40 and 702.32 is: 1,052.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.88 : 1,463.40 = 702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.88/1,463.40 = 702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.88x = 1,463.40 × 702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.88x = 1,027,775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,775.09/976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.10

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