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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.22, 1,348.61 and 535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.22, 1,348.61 and 535.13 is: 738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.22 : 1,348.61 = 535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.22/1,348.61 = 535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.22x = 1,348.61 × 535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.22x = 721,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,672.25/977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.50

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