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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,461.32 and 565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,461.32 and 565.16 is: 845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,461.32 = 565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,461.32 = 565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,461.32 × 565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 825,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,879.61/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.29

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