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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.60, 1,466.41 and 392.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.60, 1,466.41 and 392.87 is: 589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.60 : 1,466.41 = 392.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.60/1,466.41 = 392.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.60x = 1,466.41 × 392.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.60x = 576,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,111.18/977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.31

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