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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.06, 1,348.35 and 584.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.06, 1,348.35 and 584.21 is: 806.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.06 : 1,348.35 = 584.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.06/1,348.35 = 584.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.06x = 1,348.35 × 584.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.06x = 787,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,720.73/977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.21

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