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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,466.10 and 543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,466.10 and 543.96 is: 816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,466.10 = 543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,466.10 = 543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,466.10 × 543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 797,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,499.76/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.24

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