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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.78, 1,346.39 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.78, 1,346.39 and 577.50 is: 796.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.78 : 1,346.39 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.78/1,346.39 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.78x = 1,346.39 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.78x = 777,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,537.34/975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.84

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