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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.60, 1,464.60 and 822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.60, 1,464.60 and 822.80 is: 1,232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.60 : 1,464.60 = 822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.60/1,464.60 = 822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.60x = 1,464.60 × 822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.60x = 1,205,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,072.88/977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.69

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