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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,462.44 and 543.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,462.44 and 543.12 is: 812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,462.44 = 543.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,462.44 = 543.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,462.44 × 543.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 794,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,280.41/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.95

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