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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.03, 1,461.39 and 608.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.03, 1,461.39 and 608.39 is: 912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.03 : 1,461.39 = 608.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.03/1,461.39 = 608.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.03x = 1,461.39 × 608.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.03x = 889,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,095.06/974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.80

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