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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.92, 1,465.50 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.92, 1,465.50 and 399.72 is: 599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.92 : 1,465.50 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.92/1,465.50 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.92x = 1,465.50 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.92x = 585,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,789.66/976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.63

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