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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.14, 1,348.07 and 584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.14, 1,348.07 and 584.29 is: 806.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.14 : 1,348.07 = 584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.14/1,348.07 = 584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.14x = 1,348.07 × 584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.14x = 787,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,663.82/977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.09

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