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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.28, 1,462.80 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.28, 1,462.80 and 612.48 is: 916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.28 : 1,462.80 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.28/1,462.80 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.28x = 1,462.80 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.28x = 895,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,935.74/977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.76

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