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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.85, 1,463.67 and 611.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.85, 1,463.67 and 611.35 is: 916.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.85 : 1,463.67 = 611.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.85/1,463.67 = 611.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.85x = 1,463.67 × 611.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.85x = 894,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,811.00/975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.96

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