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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.10, 1,465.02 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.10, 1,465.02 and 611.34 is: 916.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.10 : 1,465.02 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.10/1,465.02 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.10x = 1,465.02 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.10x = 895,625.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,625.33/977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.62

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