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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.73, 1,466.79 and 392.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.73, 1,466.79 and 392.77 is: 589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.73 : 1,466.79 = 392.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.73/1,466.79 = 392.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.73x = 1,466.79 × 392.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.73x = 576,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,111.11/977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.23

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