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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.86, 1,467.38 and 515.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.86, 1,467.38 and 515.97 is: 774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.86 : 1,467.38 = 515.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.86/1,467.38 = 515.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.86x = 1,467.38 × 515.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.86x = 757,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,124.06/977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.27

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