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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.68, 1,463.64 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.68, 1,463.64 and 591.76 is: 885.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.68 : 1,463.64 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.68/1,463.64 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.68x = 1,463.64 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.68x = 866,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,123.61/977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.90

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