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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.06, 1,348.22 and 584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.06, 1,348.22 and 584 is: 805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.06 : 1,348.22 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.06/1,348.22 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.06x = 1,348.22 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.06x = 787,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,360.48/977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.85

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