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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.79, 1,465.45 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.79, 1,465.45 and 514.44 is: 771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.79 : 1,465.45 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.79/1,465.45 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.79x = 1,465.45 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.79x = 753,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,884.81/976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.80

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