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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,348.32 and 534.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,348.32 and 534.94 is: 738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,348.32 = 534.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,348.32 = 534.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,348.32 × 534.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 721,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,270.30/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.22

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