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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.26, 1,464.84 and 610.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.26, 1,464.84 and 610.95 is: 916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.26 : 1,464.84 = 610.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.26/1,464.84 = 610.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.26x = 1,464.84 × 610.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.26x = 894,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,944.00/976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.71

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