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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.64, 1,465.82 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.64, 1,465.82 and 392.72 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.64 : 1,465.82 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.64/1,465.82 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.64x = 1,465.82 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.64x = 575,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,656.83/977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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