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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.10, 1,346.84 and 662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.10, 1,346.84 and 662.26 is: 912.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.10 : 1,346.84 = 662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.10/1,346.84 = 662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.10x = 1,346.84 × 662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.10x = 891,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,958.26/977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.86

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