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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,465.80 and 544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,465.80 and 544.56 is: 816.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,465.80 = 544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,465.80 = 544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,465.80 × 544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 798,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,216.05/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.97

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