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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.07, 1,348.35 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.07, 1,348.35 and 535.02 is: 738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.07 : 1,348.35 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.07/1,348.35 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.07x = 1,348.35 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.07x = 721,394.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,394.22/977.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.32

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