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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,463.53 and 585.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,463.53 and 585.81 is: 877.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,463.53 = 585.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,463.53 = 585.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,463.53 × 585.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 857,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,350.51/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.50

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