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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.96, 1,468.73 and 608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.96, 1,468.73 and 608.52 is: 912.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.96 : 1,468.73 = 608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.96/1,468.73 = 608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.96x = 1,468.73 × 608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.96x = 893,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,748.54/978.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.96

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