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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,465.18 and 611.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,465.18 and 611.41 is: 916.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,465.18 = 611.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,465.18 = 611.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,465.18 × 611.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 895,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,825.70/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.48

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