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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.23, 1,348.12 and 584.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.23, 1,348.12 and 584.22 is: 805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.23 : 1,348.12 = 584.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.23/1,348.12 = 584.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.23x = 1,348.12 × 584.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.23x = 787,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,598.67/977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.95

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