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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.11, 1,462.86 and 390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.11, 1,462.86 and 390.29 is: 585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.11 : 1,462.86 = 390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.11/1,462.86 = 390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.11x = 1,462.86 × 390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.11x = 570,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,932.32/975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.51

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