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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.49, 1,466.14 and 587.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.49, 1,466.14 and 587.59 is: 881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.49 : 1,466.14 = 587.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.49/1,466.14 = 587.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.49x = 1,466.14 × 587.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.49x = 861,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,484.97/977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.33

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