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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.22, 1,348.65 and 599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.22, 1,348.65 and 599.10 is: 826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.22 : 1,348.65 = 599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.22/1,348.65 = 599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.22x = 1,348.65 × 599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.22x = 807,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,976.22/977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.81

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