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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.03, 1,348.33 and 584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.03, 1,348.33 and 584.28 is: 806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.03 : 1,348.33 = 584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.03/1,348.33 = 584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.03x = 1,348.33 × 584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.03x = 787,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,802.25/977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.32

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