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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.32, 1,349.22 and 682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.32, 1,349.22 and 682.84 is: 942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.32 : 1,349.22 = 682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.32/1,349.22 = 682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.32x = 1,349.22 × 682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.32x = 921,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,301.38/977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.68

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