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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.12, 1,348.14 and 584.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.12, 1,348.14 and 584.07 is: 805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.12 : 1,348.14 = 584.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.12/1,348.14 = 584.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.12x = 1,348.14 × 584.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.12x = 787,408.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,408.13/977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.85

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