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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.07, 1,348.79 and 683.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.07, 1,348.79 and 683.49 is: 943.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.07 : 1,348.79 = 683.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.07/1,348.79 = 683.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.07x = 1,348.79 × 683.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.07x = 921,881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,881.06/977.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.52

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