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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.16, 1,465.89 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.16, 1,465.89 and 392.16 is: 588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.16 : 1,465.89 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.16/1,465.89 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.16x = 1,465.89 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.16x = 574,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,863.42/977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.30

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