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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.30, 1,466.22 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.30, 1,466.22 and 514.96 is: 772.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.30 : 1,466.22 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.30/1,466.22 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.30x = 1,466.22 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.30x = 755,044.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,044.65/977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.58

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