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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,347.27 and 798.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,347.27 and 798.67 is: 1,101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,347.27 = 798.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,347.27 = 798.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,347.27 × 798.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 1,076,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,023.76/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.31

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