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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.54, 1,465.14 and 610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.54, 1,465.14 and 610.90 is: 916.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.54 : 1,465.14 = 610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.54/1,465.14 = 610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.54x = 1,465.14 × 610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.54x = 895,054.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,054.03/976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.56

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