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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.78, 1,463.63 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.78, 1,463.63 and 488.43 is: 732.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.78 : 1,463.63 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.78/1,463.63 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.78x = 1,463.63 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.78x = 714,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,878.36/975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.62

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