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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.82, 1,464.30 and 816.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.82, 1,464.30 and 816.22 is: 1,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.82 : 1,464.30 = 816.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.82/1,464.30 = 816.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.82x = 1,464.30 × 816.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.82x = 1,195,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,190.95/977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.30

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