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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.93, 1,467.20 and 393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.93, 1,467.20 and 393.18 is: 589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.93 : 1,467.20 = 393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.93/1,467.20 = 393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.93x = 1,467.20 × 393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.93x = 576,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,873.70/977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.89

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