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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.77, 1,466.65 and 401.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.77, 1,466.65 and 401.05 is: 601.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.77 : 1,466.65 = 401.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.77/1,466.65 = 401.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.77x = 1,466.65 × 401.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.77x = 588,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,191.65/977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.57

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