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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.16, 1,463.66 and 608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.16, 1,463.66 and 608.84 is: 913.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.16 : 1,463.66 = 608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.16/1,463.66 = 608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.16x = 1,463.66 × 608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.16x = 891,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,131.71/975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.83

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