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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.25, 1,464.63 and 513.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.25, 1,464.63 and 513.91 is: 771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.25 : 1,464.63 = 513.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.25/1,464.63 = 513.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.25x = 1,464.63 × 513.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.25x = 752,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,688.00/976.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.00

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