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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.24, 1,465.05 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.24, 1,465.05 and 391.88 is: 587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.24 : 1,465.05 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.24/1,465.05 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.24x = 1,465.05 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.24x = 574,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,123.79/977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.50

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