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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.24, 1,348.98 and 584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.24, 1,348.98 and 584.19 is: 806.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.24 : 1,348.98 = 584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.24/1,348.98 = 584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.24x = 1,348.98 × 584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.24x = 788,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,060.63/977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.41

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