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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.24, 1,465.14 and 587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.24, 1,465.14 and 587.18 is: 880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.24 : 1,465.14 = 587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.24/1,465.14 = 587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.24x = 1,465.14 × 587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.24x = 860,300.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,300.91/977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.34

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