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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,348.32 and 584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,348.32 and 584.44 is: 806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,348.32 = 584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,348.32 = 584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,348.32 × 584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 788,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,012.14/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.53

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