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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.00, 1,465.49 and 546.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.00, 1,465.49 and 546.89 is: 820.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.00 : 1,465.49 = 546.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.00/1,465.49 = 546.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.00x = 1,465.49 × 546.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.00x = 801,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,455.87/977.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.33

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