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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.88, 1,464.29 and 606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.88, 1,464.29 and 606.68 is: 909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.88 : 1,464.29 = 606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.88/1,464.29 = 606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.88x = 1,464.29 × 606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.88x = 888,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,359.12/976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.38

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