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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.52, 1,465.44 and 630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.52, 1,465.44 and 630.96 is: 945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.52 : 1,465.44 = 630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.52/1,465.44 = 630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.52x = 1,465.44 × 630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.52x = 924,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,634.02/977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.90

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