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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.25, 1,466.25 and 631.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.25, 1,466.25 and 631.25 is: 947.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.25 : 1,466.25 = 631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.25/1,466.25 = 631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.25x = 1,466.25 × 631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.25x = 925,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,559.83/977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.11

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