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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.43, 1,464.32 and 702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.43, 1,464.32 and 702.84 is: 1,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.43 : 1,464.32 = 702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.43/1,464.32 = 702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.43x = 1,464.32 × 702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.43x = 1,029,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,184.43/977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.95

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