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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.26, 1,463.52 and 537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.26, 1,463.52 and 537.84 is: 805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.26 : 1,463.52 = 537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.26/1,463.52 = 537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.26x = 1,463.52 × 537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.26x = 787,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,139.60/977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.46

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