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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.58, 1,464.51 and 868.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.58, 1,464.51 and 868.23 is: 1,300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.58 : 1,464.51 = 868.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.58/1,464.51 = 868.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.58x = 1,464.51 × 868.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.58x = 1,271,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,531.52/977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.69

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