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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.10, 1,465.19 and 566.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.10, 1,465.19 and 566.35 is: 849.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.10 : 1,465.19 = 566.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.10/1,465.19 = 566.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.10x = 1,465.19 × 566.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.10x = 829,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,811.48/977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.26

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