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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.81, 1,462.06 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.81, 1,462.06 and 590.25 is: 884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.81 : 1,462.06 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.81/1,462.06 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.81x = 1,462.06 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.81x = 862,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,980.92/975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.37

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