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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.80, 1,464.44 and 489.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.80, 1,464.44 and 489.26 is: 734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.80 : 1,464.44 = 489.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.80/1,464.44 = 489.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.80x = 1,464.44 × 489.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.80x = 716,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,482.15/975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.25

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