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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.94, 1,464.21 and 653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.94, 1,464.21 and 653.40 is: 978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.94 : 1,464.21 = 653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.94/1,464.21 = 653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.94x = 1,464.21 × 653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.94x = 956,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,714.81/977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.30

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