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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.05, 1,346.93 and 696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.05, 1,346.93 and 696.80 is: 960.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.05 : 1,346.93 = 696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.05/1,346.93 = 696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.05x = 1,346.93 × 696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.05x = 938,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,530.61/977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.58

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