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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.69, 1,462.85 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.69, 1,462.85 and 359.32 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.69 : 1,462.85 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.69/1,462.85 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.69x = 1,462.85 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.69x = 525,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,624.75/975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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