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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.37, 1,464.89 and 683.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.37, 1,464.89 and 683.27 is: 1,024.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.37 : 1,464.89 = 683.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.37/1,464.89 = 683.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.37x = 1,464.89 × 683.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.37x = 1,000,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,904.65/977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.08

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