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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.27, 1,348.61 and 535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.27, 1,348.61 and 535.17 is: 738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.27 : 1,348.61 = 535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.27/1,348.61 = 535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.27x = 1,348.61 × 535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.27x = 721,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,735.61/977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.52

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