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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.92, 1,463.76 and 804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.92, 1,463.76 and 804.12 is: 1,204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.92 : 1,463.76 = 804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.92/1,463.76 = 804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.92x = 1,463.76 × 804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.92x = 1,177,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,038.69/976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.85

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