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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.01, 1,348.35 and 711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.01, 1,348.35 and 711.54 is: 981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.01 : 1,348.35 = 711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.01/1,348.35 = 711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.01x = 1,348.35 × 711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.01x = 959,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,404.96/977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.98

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