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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.45, 1,345.95 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.45, 1,345.95 and 577.44 is: 796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.45 : 1,345.95 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.45/1,345.95 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.45x = 1,345.95 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.45x = 777,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,205.37/975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.77

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