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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.11, 1,348.44 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.11, 1,348.44 and 535.06 is: 738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.11 : 1,348.44 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.11/1,348.44 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.11x = 1,348.44 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.11x = 721,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,486.89/977.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.39

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