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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.85, 1,464.48 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.85, 1,464.48 and 651.24 is: 977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.85 : 1,464.48 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.85/1,464.48 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.85x = 1,464.48 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.85x = 953,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,727.96/975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.33

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