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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.38, 1,465.04 and 607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.38, 1,465.04 and 607.19 is: 910.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.38 : 1,465.04 = 607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.38/1,465.04 = 607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.38x = 1,465.04 × 607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.38x = 889,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,550.31/977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.14

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