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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.82, 1,467.27 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.82, 1,467.27 and 545.22 is: 818.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.82 : 1,467.27 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.82/1,467.27 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.82x = 1,467.27 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.82x = 799,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,984.95/977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.13

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