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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.90, 1,346.60 and 577.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.90, 1,346.60 and 577.56 is: 796.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.90 : 1,346.60 = 577.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.90/1,346.60 = 577.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.90x = 1,346.60 × 577.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.90x = 777,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,742.30/975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.95

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