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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.20, 1,348.84 and 804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.20, 1,348.84 and 804.40 is: 1,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.20 : 1,348.84 = 804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.20/1,348.84 = 804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.20x = 1,348.84 × 804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.20x = 1,085,006.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,006.90/977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.32

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