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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.16, 1,466.82 and 687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.16, 1,466.82 and 687.72 is: 1,032.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.16 : 1,466.82 = 687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.16/1,466.82 = 687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.16x = 1,466.82 × 687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.16x = 1,008,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,761.45/977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.34

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