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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.54, 1,466.62 and 538.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.54, 1,466.62 and 538.63 is: 808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.54 : 1,466.62 = 538.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.54/1,466.62 = 538.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.54x = 1,466.62 × 538.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.54x = 789,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,960.52/977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.11

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