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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.23, 1,463.58 and 715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.23, 1,463.58 and 715.92 is: 1,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.23 : 1,463.58 = 715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.23/1,463.58 = 715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.23x = 1,463.58 × 715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.23x = 1,047,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,806.19/975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.43

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