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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.29, 1,347.94 and 622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.29, 1,347.94 and 622.86 is: 859.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.29 : 1,347.94 = 622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.29/1,347.94 = 622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.29x = 1,347.94 × 622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.29x = 839,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,577.91/977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.09

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