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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.14, 1,465.84 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.14, 1,465.84 and 399.88 is: 599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.14 : 1,465.84 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.14/1,465.84 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.14x = 1,465.84 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.14x = 586,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,160.10/977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.87

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