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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.72, 1,466.64 and 567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.72, 1,466.64 and 567.32 is: 851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.72 : 1,466.64 = 567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.72/1,466.64 = 567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.72x = 1,466.64 × 567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.72x = 832,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,054.20/977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.01

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