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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.68, 1,465.83 and 489.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.68, 1,465.83 and 489.87 is: 735.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.68 : 1,465.83 = 489.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.68/1,465.83 = 489.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.68x = 1,465.83 × 489.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.68x = 718,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,066.14/976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.21

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