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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.58, 1,465.74 and 544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.58, 1,465.74 and 544.14 is: 815.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.58 : 1,465.74 = 544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.58/1,465.74 = 544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.58x = 1,465.74 × 544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.58x = 797,567.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,567.76/977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.86

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