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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.56, 1,466.58 and 690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.56, 1,466.58 and 690.80 is: 1,036.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.56 : 1,466.58 = 690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.56/1,466.58 = 690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.56x = 1,466.58 × 690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.56x = 1,013,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,113.46/977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.37

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