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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,348.98 and 893.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,348.98 and 893.82 is: 1,234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,348.98 = 893.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,348.98 = 893.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,348.98 × 893.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 1,205,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,745.30/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.08

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