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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978, 1,463.34 and 611.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978, 1,463.34 and 611.07 is: 914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978 : 1,463.34 = 611.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978/1,463.34 = 611.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978x = 1,463.34 × 611.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978x = 894,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,203.17/978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.32

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