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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.12, 1,465.90 and 514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.12, 1,465.90 and 514.84 is: 772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.12 : 1,465.90 = 514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.12/1,465.90 = 514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.12x = 1,465.90 × 514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.12x = 754,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,703.96/977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.38

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