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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.75, 1,465.14 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.75, 1,465.14 and 292.75 is: 439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.75 : 1,465.14 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.75/1,465.14 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.75x = 1,465.14 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.75x = 428,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,919.74/976.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.13

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