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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.12, 1,348.41 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.12, 1,348.41 and 528.98 is: 729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.12 : 1,348.41 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.12/1,348.41 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.12x = 1,348.41 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.12x = 713,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,277.16/977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.98

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