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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976, 1,461.92 and 610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976, 1,461.92 and 610.34 is: 914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976 : 1,461.92 = 610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976/1,461.92 = 610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976x = 1,461.92 × 610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976x = 892,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,268.25/976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.21

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