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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.27, 1,348.47 and 604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.27, 1,348.47 and 604.37 is: 833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.27 : 1,348.47 = 604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.27/1,348.47 = 604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.27x = 1,348.47 × 604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.27x = 814,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,968.07/977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.93

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