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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.08, 1,348.48 and 646.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.08, 1,348.48 and 646.18 is: 891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.08 : 1,348.48 = 646.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.08/1,348.48 = 646.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.08x = 1,348.48 × 646.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.08x = 871,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,360.81/977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.80

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