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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.87, 1,463.37 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.87, 1,463.37 and 513.96 is: 769.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.87 : 1,463.37 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.87/1,463.37 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.87x = 1,463.37 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.87x = 752,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,113.65/976.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.92

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