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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.41, 1,465.07 and 489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.41, 1,465.07 and 489.78 is: 734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.41 : 1,465.07 = 489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.41/1,465.07 = 489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.41x = 1,465.07 × 489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.41x = 717,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,559.54/976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.90

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