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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.69, 1,462.24 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.69, 1,462.24 and 512.52 is: 768.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.69 : 1,462.24 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.69/1,462.24 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.69x = 1,462.24 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.69x = 749,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,422.31/975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.10

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