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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.24, 1,464.36 and 651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.24, 1,464.36 and 651.44 is: 976.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.24 : 1,464.36 = 651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.24/1,464.36 = 651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.24x = 1,464.36 × 651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.24x = 953,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,942.68/977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.16

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