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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.04, 1,467.40 and 612.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.04, 1,467.40 and 612.39 is: 918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.04 : 1,467.40 = 612.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.04/1,467.40 = 612.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.04x = 1,467.40 × 612.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.04x = 898,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,621.09/978.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.80

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