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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.06, 1,348.34 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.06, 1,348.34 and 534.96 is: 738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.06 : 1,348.34 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.06/1,348.34 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.06x = 1,348.34 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.06x = 721,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,307.97/977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.24

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