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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.09, 1,348.43 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.09, 1,348.43 and 604.26 is: 833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.09 : 1,348.43 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.09/1,348.43 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.09x = 1,348.43 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.09x = 814,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,799.29/977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.91

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