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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.22, 1,348.68 and 584.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.22, 1,348.68 and 584.46 is: 806.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.22 : 1,348.68 = 584.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.22/1,348.68 = 584.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.22x = 1,348.68 × 584.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.22x = 788,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,249.51/977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.62

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