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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.66, 1,462.76 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.66, 1,462.76 and 610.54 is: 914.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.66 : 1,462.76 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.66/1,462.76 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.66x = 1,462.76 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.66x = 893,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,080.73/976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.42

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