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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.31, 1,457.82 and 884.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.31, 1,457.82 and 884.97 is: 1,320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.31 : 1,457.82 = 884.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.31/1,457.82 = 884.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.31x = 1,457.82 × 884.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.31x = 1,290,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,126.97/977.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.08

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