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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.96, 1,467.35 and 545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.96, 1,467.35 and 545.42 is: 818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.96 : 1,467.35 = 545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.96/1,467.35 = 545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.96x = 1,467.35 × 545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.96x = 800,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,322.04/977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.36

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