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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.58, 1,462.84 and 512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.58, 1,462.84 and 512.22 is: 768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.58 : 1,462.84 = 512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.58/1,462.84 = 512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.58x = 1,462.84 × 512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.58x = 749,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,295.90/975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.05

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