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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.00, 1,462.98 and 605.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.00, 1,462.98 and 605.81 is: 908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.00 : 1,462.98 = 605.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.00/1,462.98 = 605.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.00x = 1,462.98 × 605.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.00x = 886,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,282.21/976.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.07

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