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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.08, 1,346.78 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.08, 1,346.78 and 681.84 is: 939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.08 : 1,346.78 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.08/1,346.78 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.08x = 1,346.78 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.08x = 918,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,288.48/977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.83

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