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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.56, 1,464.69 and 592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.56, 1,464.69 and 592 is: 887.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.56 : 1,464.69 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.56/1,464.69 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.56x = 1,464.69 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.56x = 867,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,096.48/977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.00

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