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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,348.22 and 551.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,348.22 and 551.71 is: 761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,348.22 = 551.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,348.22 = 551.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,348.22 × 551.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 743,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,826.46/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.31

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