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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.27, 1,466.42 and 567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.27, 1,466.42 and 567.20 is: 851.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.27 : 1,466.42 = 567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.27/1,466.42 = 567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.27x = 1,466.42 × 567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.27x = 831,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,754.25/977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.10

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