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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.28, 1,348.80 and 623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.28, 1,348.80 and 623.36 is: 860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.28 : 1,348.80 = 623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.28/1,348.80 = 623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.28x = 1,348.80 × 623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.28x = 840,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,787.97/977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.33

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