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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.37, 1,462.83 and 513.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.37, 1,462.83 and 513.05 is: 768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.37 : 1,462.83 = 513.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.37/1,462.83 = 513.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.37x = 1,462.83 × 513.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.37x = 750,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,495.69/976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.66

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