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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.28, 1,347.84 and 802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.28, 1,347.84 and 802.32 is: 1,106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.28 : 1,347.84 = 802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.28/1,347.84 = 802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.28x = 1,347.84 × 802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.28x = 1,081,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,398.99/977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.54

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