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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.30, 1,348.68 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.30, 1,348.68 and 604.20 is: 833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.30 : 1,348.68 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.30/1,348.68 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.30x = 1,348.68 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.30x = 814,872.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,872.46/977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.80

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