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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,464.83 and 513.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,464.83 and 513.95 is: 771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,464.83 = 513.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,464.83 = 513.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,464.83 × 513.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 752,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,839.48/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.13

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