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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.13, 1,466.19 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.13, 1,466.19 and 392.01 is: 588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.13 : 1,466.19 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.13/1,466.19 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.13x = 1,466.19 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.13x = 574,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,761.14/977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.21

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