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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.20, 1,348.50 and 584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.20, 1,348.50 and 584.20 is: 806.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.20 : 1,348.50 = 584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.20/1,348.50 = 584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.20x = 1,348.50 × 584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.20x = 787,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,793.70/977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.17

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