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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.12, 1,348.44 and 535.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.12, 1,348.44 and 535.03 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.12 : 1,348.44 = 535.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.12/1,348.44 = 535.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.12x = 1,348.44 × 535.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.12x = 721,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,452.48/977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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