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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.33, 1,464.96 and 669.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.33, 1,464.96 and 669.10 is: 1,002.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.33 : 1,464.96 = 669.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.33/1,464.96 = 669.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.33x = 1,464.96 × 669.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.33x = 980,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,204.74/977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.94

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