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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.04, 1,461.20 and 512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.04, 1,461.20 and 512.72 is: 767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.04 : 1,461.20 = 512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.04/1,461.20 = 512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.04x = 1,461.20 × 512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.04x = 749,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,186.46/976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.58

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