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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.22, 1,348.97 and 604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.22, 1,348.97 and 604.08 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.22 : 1,348.97 = 604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.22/1,348.97 = 604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.22x = 1,348.97 × 604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.22x = 814,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,882.78/977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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