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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.01, 1,465.52 and 399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.01, 1,465.52 and 399.75 is: 599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.01 : 1,465.52 = 399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.01/1,465.52 = 399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.01x = 1,465.52 × 399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.01x = 585,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,841.62/977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.63

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