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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.18, 1,466.07 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.18, 1,466.07 and 392.43 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.18 : 1,466.07 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.18/1,466.07 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.18x = 1,466.07 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.18x = 575,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,322.52/977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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