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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977, 1,348.84 and 744.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977, 1,348.84 and 744.56 is: 1,027.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977 : 1,348.84 = 744.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977/1,348.84 = 744.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977x = 1,348.84 × 744.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977x = 1,004,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,292.31/977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.93

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