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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.97, 1,467.45 and 539.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.97, 1,467.45 and 539.58 is: 809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.97 : 1,467.45 = 539.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.97/1,467.45 = 539.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.97x = 1,467.45 × 539.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.97x = 791,806.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,806.67/977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.64

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