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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.36, 1,466.88 and 653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.36, 1,466.88 and 653.12 is: 980.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.36 : 1,466.88 = 653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.36/1,466.88 = 653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.36x = 1,466.88 × 653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.36x = 958,048.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,048.67/977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.24

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