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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.05, 1,460.39 and 543.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.05, 1,460.39 and 543.51 is: 813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.05 : 1,460.39 = 543.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.05/1,460.39 = 543.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.05x = 1,460.39 × 543.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.05x = 793,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,733.85/976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.21

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