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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.20, 1,465.58 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.20, 1,465.58 and 283.86 is: 425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.20 : 1,465.58 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.20/1,465.58 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.20x = 1,465.58 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.20x = 416,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,019.54/977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.73

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