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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.06, 1,461.87 and 600.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.06, 1,461.87 and 600.47 is: 898.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.06 : 1,461.87 = 600.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.06/1,461.87 = 600.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.06x = 1,461.87 × 600.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.06x = 877,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,801.77/977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.42

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