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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.15, 1,464.22 and 489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.15, 1,464.22 and 489.20 is: 733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.15 : 1,464.22 = 489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.15/1,464.22 = 489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.15x = 1,464.22 × 489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.15x = 716,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,289.71/976.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.79

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