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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.08, 1,347.98 and 584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.08, 1,347.98 and 584.12 is: 805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.08 : 1,347.98 = 584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.08/1,347.98 = 584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.08x = 1,347.98 × 584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.08x = 787,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,382.08/977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.85

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