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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.39, 1,466.07 and 650.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.39, 1,466.07 and 650.45 is: 975.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.39 : 1,466.07 = 650.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.39/1,466.07 = 650.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.39x = 1,466.07 × 650.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.39x = 953,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,597.90/977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.66

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