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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.32, 1,347.06 and 645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.32, 1,347.06 and 645.58 is: 889.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.32 : 1,347.06 = 645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.32/1,347.06 = 645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.32x = 1,347.06 × 645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.32x = 869,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,634.99/977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.82

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