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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.54, 1,463.32 and 650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.54, 1,463.32 and 650.74 is: 976.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.54 : 1,463.32 = 650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.54/1,463.32 = 650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.54x = 1,463.32 × 650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.54x = 952,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,240.86/975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.12

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