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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.16, 1,465.56 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.16, 1,465.56 and 399.90 is: 599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.16 : 1,465.56 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.16/1,465.56 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.16x = 1,465.56 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.16x = 586,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,077.44/977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.78

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