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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.34, 1,461.37 and 481.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.34, 1,461.37 and 481.09 is: 720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.34 : 1,461.37 = 481.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.34/1,461.37 = 481.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.34x = 1,461.37 × 481.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.34x = 703,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,045.64/975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.82

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