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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.33, 1,464.18 and 586.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.33, 1,464.18 and 586.91 is: 879.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.33 : 1,464.18 = 586.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.33/1,464.18 = 586.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.33x = 1,464.18 × 586.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.33x = 859,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,343.34/977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.27

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