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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.11, 1,461.65 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.11, 1,461.65 and 389.97 is: 584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.11 : 1,461.65 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.11/1,461.65 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.11x = 1,461.65 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.11x = 569,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,997.70/975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.55

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