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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.50, 1,464.09 and 611.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.50, 1,464.09 and 611.57 is: 915.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.50 : 1,464.09 = 611.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.50/1,464.09 = 611.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.50x = 1,464.09 × 611.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.50x = 895,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,393.52/978.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.07

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