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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.03, 1,464.27 and 745.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.03, 1,464.27 and 745.07 is: 1,116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.03 : 1,464.27 = 745.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.03/1,464.27 = 745.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.03x = 1,464.27 × 745.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.03x = 1,090,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,983.65/977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.63

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