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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.76, 1,465 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.76, 1,465 and 609.48 is: 915.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.76 : 1,465 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.76/1,465 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.76x = 1,465 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.76x = 892,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,888.20/975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.07

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