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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.90, 1,462.92 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.90, 1,462.92 and 359.43 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.90 : 1,462.92 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.90/1,462.92 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.90x = 1,462.92 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.90x = 525,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,817.34/975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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