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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.08, 1,467.59 and 613.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.08, 1,467.59 and 613.17 is: 920.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.08 : 1,467.59 = 613.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.08/1,467.59 = 613.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.08x = 1,467.59 × 613.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.08x = 899,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,879.09/978.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.05

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