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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975, 1,462.50 and 651.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975, 1,462.50 and 651.21 is: 976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975 : 1,462.50 = 651.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975/1,462.50 = 651.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975x = 1,462.50 × 651.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975x = 952,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,394.63/975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.82

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