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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.79, 1,465.90 and 668.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.79, 1,465.90 and 668.87 is: 1,002.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.79 : 1,465.90 = 668.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.79/1,465.90 = 668.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.79x = 1,465.90 × 668.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.79x = 980,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,496.53/977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.77

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