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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.83, 1,467.01 and 566.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.83, 1,467.01 and 566.21 is: 849.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.83 : 1,467.01 = 566.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.83/1,467.01 = 566.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.83x = 1,467.01 × 566.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.83x = 830,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,635.73/977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.47

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