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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.52, 1,467.30 and 567.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.52, 1,467.30 and 567.47 is: 851.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.52 : 1,467.30 = 567.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.52/1,467.30 = 567.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.52x = 1,467.30 × 567.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.52x = 832,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,641.39/977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.79

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