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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.83, 1,461.32 and 609.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.83, 1,461.32 and 609.51 is: 912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.83 : 1,461.32 = 609.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.83/1,461.32 = 609.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.83x = 1,461.32 × 609.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.83x = 890,686.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,686.11/975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.74

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