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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.71, 1,468.14 and 615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.71, 1,468.14 and 615.80 is: 923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.71 : 1,468.14 = 615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.71/1,468.14 = 615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.71x = 1,468.14 × 615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.71x = 904,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,080.61/978.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.75

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