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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.49, 1,467.33 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.49, 1,467.33 and 612.48 is: 919.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.49 : 1,467.33 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.49/1,467.33 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.49x = 1,467.33 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.49x = 898,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,710.28/977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.41

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