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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.67, 1,465.55 and 392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.67, 1,465.55 and 392.51 is: 588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.67 : 1,465.55 = 392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.67/1,465.55 = 392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.67x = 1,465.55 × 392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.67x = 575,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,233.74/977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.37

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