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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.22, 1,461.60 and 610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.22, 1,461.60 and 610.10 is: 913.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.22 : 1,461.60 = 610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.22/1,461.60 = 610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.22x = 1,461.60 × 610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.22x = 891,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,722.16/976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.44

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