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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.40, 1,466.69 and 392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.40, 1,466.69 and 392.53 is: 589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.40 : 1,466.69 = 392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.40/1,466.69 = 392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.40x = 1,466.69 × 392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.40x = 575,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,719.83/977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.03

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