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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.38, 1,347.23 and 577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.38, 1,347.23 and 577.84 is: 797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.38 : 1,347.23 = 577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.38/1,347.23 = 577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.38x = 1,347.23 × 577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.38x = 778,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,483.86/976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.32

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