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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.98, 1,467.18 and 613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.98, 1,467.18 and 613.24 is: 919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.98 : 1,467.18 = 613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.98/1,467.18 = 613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.98x = 1,467.18 × 613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.98x = 899,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,733.46/977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.99

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