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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.54, 1,464.27 and 586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.54, 1,464.27 and 586.30 is: 878.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.54 : 1,464.27 = 586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.54/1,464.27 = 586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.54x = 1,464.27 × 586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.54x = 858,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,501.50/977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.23

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