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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.83, 1,465.92 and 611.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.83, 1,465.92 and 611.88 is: 918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.83 : 1,465.92 = 611.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.83/1,465.92 = 611.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.83x = 1,465.92 × 611.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.83x = 896,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,967.13/976.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.24

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