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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,464.36 and 543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,464.36 and 543.60 is: 814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,464.36 = 543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,464.36 = 543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,464.36 × 543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 796,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,026.10/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.73

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