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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.43, 1,466.10 and 704.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.43, 1,466.10 and 704.01 is: 1,055.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.43 : 1,466.10 = 704.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.43/1,466.10 = 704.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.43x = 1,466.10 × 704.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.43x = 1,032,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,149.06/977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.98

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