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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.98, 1,464.26 and 629.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.98, 1,464.26 and 629.39 is: 943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.98 : 1,464.26 = 629.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.98/1,464.26 = 629.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.98x = 1,464.26 × 629.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.98x = 921,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,590.60/976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.31

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