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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.81, 1,465.29 and 611.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.81, 1,465.29 and 611.55 is: 916.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.81 : 1,465.29 = 611.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.81/1,465.29 = 611.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.81x = 1,465.29 × 611.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.81x = 896,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,098.10/977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.44

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