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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.36, 1,461.61 and 487.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.36, 1,461.61 and 487.74 is: 730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.36 : 1,461.61 = 487.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.36/1,461.61 = 487.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.36x = 1,461.61 × 487.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.36x = 712,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,885.66/975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.89

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