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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.74, 1,463.39 and 513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.74, 1,463.39 and 513.42 is: 769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.74 : 1,463.39 = 513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.74/1,463.39 = 513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.74x = 1,463.39 × 513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.74x = 751,333.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,333.05/976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.23

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