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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.66, 1,464.55 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.66, 1,464.55 and 513.96 is: 770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.66 : 1,464.55 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.66/1,464.55 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.66x = 1,464.55 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.66x = 752,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,720.12/976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.71

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