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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.97, 1,464.99 and 566.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.97, 1,464.99 and 566.22 is: 849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.97 : 1,464.99 = 566.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.97/1,464.99 = 566.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.97x = 1,464.99 × 566.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.97x = 829,513.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,513.19/976.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.07

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