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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.32, 1,348.35 and 604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.32, 1,348.35 and 604.18 is: 833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.32 : 1,348.35 = 604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.32/1,348.35 = 604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.32x = 1,348.35 × 604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.32x = 814,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,646.10/977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.55

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