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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.95, 1,465.41 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.95, 1,465.41 and 392.11 is: 588.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.95 : 1,465.41 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.95/1,465.41 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.95x = 1,465.41 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.95x = 574,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,599.72/976.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.16

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