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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.96, 1,467.42 and 612.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.96, 1,467.42 and 612.91 is: 918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.96 : 1,467.42 = 612.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.96/1,467.42 = 612.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.96x = 1,467.42 × 612.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.96x = 899,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,396.39/978.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.73

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