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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.20, 1,461.68 and 487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.20, 1,461.68 and 487.52 is: 730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.20 : 1,461.68 = 487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.20/1,461.68 = 487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.20x = 1,461.68 × 487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.20x = 712,598.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,598.23/975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.72

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