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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.96, 1,463.76 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.96, 1,463.76 and 488.88 is: 733.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.96 : 1,463.76 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.96/1,463.76 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.96x = 1,463.76 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.96x = 715,602.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,602.99/975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.23

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