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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.08, 1,348.26 and 583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.08, 1,348.26 and 583.96 is: 805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.08 : 1,348.26 = 583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.08/1,348.26 = 583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.08x = 1,348.26 × 583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.08x = 787,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,329.91/977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.80

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