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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.97, 1,464.32 and 565.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.97, 1,464.32 and 565.94 is: 848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.97 : 1,464.32 = 565.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.97/1,464.32 = 565.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.97x = 1,464.32 × 565.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.97x = 828,707.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,707.11/976.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.25

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