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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.13, 1,347.03 and 697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.13, 1,347.03 and 697.23 is: 961.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.13 : 1,347.03 = 697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.13/1,347.03 = 697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.13x = 1,347.03 × 697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.13x = 939,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,189.73/977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.17

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