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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.16, 1,348.50 and 535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.16, 1,348.50 and 535.08 is: 738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.16 : 1,348.50 = 535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.16/1,348.50 = 535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.16x = 1,348.50 × 535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.16x = 721,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,555.38/977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.42

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