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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.18, 1,348.54 and 604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.18, 1,348.54 and 604.04 is: 833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.18 : 1,348.54 = 604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.18/1,348.54 = 604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.18x = 1,348.54 × 604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.18x = 814,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,572.10/977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.59

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