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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.20, 1,464.56 and 514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.20, 1,464.56 and 514.24 is: 771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.20 : 1,464.56 = 514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.20/1,464.56 = 514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.20x = 1,464.56 × 514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.20x = 753,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,135.33/976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.50

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