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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.94, 1,465.59 and 611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.94, 1,465.59 and 611.30 is: 917.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.94 : 1,465.59 = 611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.94/1,465.59 = 611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.94x = 1,465.59 × 611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.94x = 895,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,912.88/976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.06

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