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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.53, 1,462.14 and 608.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.53, 1,462.14 and 608.89 is: 913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.53 : 1,462.14 = 608.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.53/1,462.14 = 608.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.53x = 1,462.14 × 608.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.53x = 890,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,282.42/974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.55

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