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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.30, 1,464.63 and 716.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.30, 1,464.63 and 716.07 is: 1,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.30 : 1,464.63 = 716.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.30/1,464.63 = 716.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.30x = 1,464.63 × 716.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.30x = 1,048,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,777.60/977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.14

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