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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.10, 1,348.42 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.10, 1,348.42 and 535.02 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.10 : 1,348.42 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.10/1,348.42 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.10x = 1,348.42 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.10x = 721,431.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,431.67/977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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