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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977, 1,348.06 and 662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977, 1,348.06 and 662.32 is: 913.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977 : 1,348.06 = 662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977/1,348.06 = 662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977x = 1,348.06 × 662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977x = 892,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,847.10/977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.87

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