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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.92, 1,464.04 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.92, 1,464.04 and 390.92 is: 586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.92 : 1,464.04 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.92/1,464.04 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.92x = 1,464.04 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.92x = 572,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,322.52/975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.44

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