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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.08, 1,348.68 and 604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.08, 1,348.68 and 604.12 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.08 : 1,348.68 = 604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.08/1,348.68 = 604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.08x = 1,348.68 × 604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.08x = 814,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,764.56/977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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