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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.15, 1,348.50 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.15, 1,348.50 and 535.06 is: 738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.15 : 1,348.50 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.15/1,348.50 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.15x = 1,348.50 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.15x = 721,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,525.73/977.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.40

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