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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.91, 1,463.55 and 488.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.91, 1,463.55 and 488.83 is: 733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.91 : 1,463.55 = 488.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.91/1,463.55 = 488.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.91x = 1,463.55 × 488.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.91x = 715,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,427.15/975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.09

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