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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.08, 1,465.88 and 544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.08, 1,465.88 and 544.54 is: 816.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.08 : 1,465.88 = 544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.08/1,465.88 = 544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.08x = 1,465.88 × 544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.08x = 798,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,230.30/977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.95

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