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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.78, 1,465.15 and 489.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.78, 1,465.15 and 489.82 is: 734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.78 : 1,465.15 = 489.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.78/1,465.15 = 489.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.78x = 1,465.15 × 489.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.78x = 717,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,659.77/976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.72

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