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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.01, 1,464.96 and 669.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.01, 1,464.96 and 669.21 is: 1,003.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.01 : 1,464.96 = 669.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.01/1,464.96 = 669.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.01x = 1,464.96 × 669.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.01x = 980,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,365.88/977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.43

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