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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.92, 1,466.60 and 538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.92, 1,466.60 and 538.68 is: 807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.92 : 1,466.60 = 538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.92/1,466.60 = 538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.92x = 1,466.60 × 538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.92x = 790,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,028.09/977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.87

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