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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.80, 1,466.10 and 392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.80, 1,466.10 and 392.89 is: 589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.80 : 1,466.10 = 392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.80/1,466.10 = 392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.80x = 1,466.10 × 392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.80x = 576,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,016.03/977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.09

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