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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.96, 1,465.95 and 613.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.96, 1,465.95 and 613.00 is: 918.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.96 : 1,465.95 = 613.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.96/1,465.95 = 613.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.96x = 1,465.95 × 613.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.96x = 898,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,628.03/977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.88

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