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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.25, 1,466.13 and 514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.25, 1,466.13 and 514.91 is: 772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.25 : 1,466.13 = 514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.25/1,466.13 = 514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.25x = 1,466.13 × 514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.25x = 754,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,925.00/977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.50

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