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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.02, 1,348.10 and 662.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.02, 1,348.10 and 662.54 is: 914.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.02 : 1,348.10 = 662.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.02/1,348.10 = 662.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.02x = 1,348.10 × 662.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.02x = 893,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,170.17/977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.18

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