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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.06, 1,348.35 and 563.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.06, 1,348.35 and 563.06 is: 777.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.06 : 1,348.35 = 563.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.06/1,348.35 = 563.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.06x = 1,348.35 × 563.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.06x = 759,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,203.21/977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.03

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