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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.14, 1,347.77 and 604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.14, 1,347.77 and 604.30 is: 833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.14 : 1,347.77 = 604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.14/1,347.77 = 604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.14x = 1,347.77 × 604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.14x = 814,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,457.26/977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.51

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