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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.50, 1,461.78 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.50, 1,461.78 and 542.34 is: 811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.50 : 1,461.78 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.50/1,461.78 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.50x = 1,461.78 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.50x = 792,781.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,781.77/976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.86

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