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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.92, 1,466.72 and 613.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.92, 1,466.72 and 613.12 is: 920.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.92 : 1,466.72 = 613.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.92/1,466.72 = 613.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.92x = 1,466.72 × 613.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.92x = 899,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,275.37/976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.52

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