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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.76, 1,464.10 and 610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.76, 1,464.10 and 610.35 is: 915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.76 : 1,464.10 = 610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.76/1,464.10 = 610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.76x = 1,464.10 × 610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.76x = 893,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,616.37/975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.81

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