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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.10, 1,465.65 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.10, 1,465.65 and 392.37 is: 588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.10 : 1,465.65 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.10/1,465.65 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.10x = 1,465.65 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.10x = 575,077.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,077.09/977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.56

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