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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.56, 1,463.52 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.56, 1,463.52 and 489.96 is: 734.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.56 : 1,463.52 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.56/1,463.52 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.56x = 1,463.52 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.56x = 717,066.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,066.26/976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.28

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