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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.40, 1,464.21 and 543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.40, 1,464.21 and 543.24 is: 813.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.40 : 1,464.21 = 543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.40/1,464.21 = 543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.40x = 1,464.21 × 543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.40x = 795,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,417.44/977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.81

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