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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.25, 1,348.61 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.25, 1,348.61 and 529.12 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.25 : 1,348.61 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.25/1,348.61 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.25x = 1,348.61 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.25x = 713,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,584.05/977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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