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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,463.97 and 606.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,463.97 and 606.07 is: 908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,463.97 = 606.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,463.97 = 606.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,463.97 × 606.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 887,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,263.79/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.82

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