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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.31, 1,348.68 and 551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.31, 1,348.68 and 551.90 is: 761.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.31 : 1,348.68 = 551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.31/1,348.68 = 551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.31x = 1,348.68 × 551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.31x = 744,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,336.49/977.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.62

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