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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976, 1,462.06 and 513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976, 1,462.06 and 513.08 is: 768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976 : 1,462.06 = 513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976/1,462.06 = 513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976x = 1,462.06 × 513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976x = 750,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,153.74/976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.60

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