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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.22, 1,464.80 and 607.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.22, 1,464.80 and 607.03 is: 909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.22 : 1,464.80 = 607.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.22/1,464.80 = 607.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.22x = 1,464.80 × 607.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.22x = 889,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,175.40/977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.90

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