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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.72, 1,462.72 and 650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.72, 1,462.72 and 650.24 is: 975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.72 : 1,462.72 = 650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.72/1,462.72 = 650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.72x = 1,462.72 × 650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.72x = 951,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,119.05/974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.79

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