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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.79, 1,467.02 and 612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.79, 1,467.02 and 612.14 is: 918.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.79 : 1,467.02 = 612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.79/1,467.02 = 612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.79x = 1,467.02 × 612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.79x = 898,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,026.82/977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.43

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