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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.52, 1,462.74 and 591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.52, 1,462.74 and 591.04 is: 886.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.52 : 1,462.74 = 591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.52/1,462.74 = 591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.52x = 1,462.74 × 591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.52x = 864,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,537.85/975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.23

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