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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.51, 1,466.20 and 392.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.51, 1,466.20 and 392.49 is: 588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.51 : 1,466.20 = 392.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.51/1,466.20 = 392.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.51x = 1,466.20 × 392.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.51x = 575,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,467.86/977.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.71

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