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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.08, 1,348.38 and 623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.08, 1,348.38 and 623.44 is: 860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.08 : 1,348.38 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.08/1,348.38 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.08x = 1,348.38 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.08x = 840,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,634.03/977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.35

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