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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.34, 1,348.83 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.34, 1,348.83 and 535.32 is: 738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.34 : 1,348.83 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.34/1,348.83 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.34x = 1,348.83 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.34x = 722,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,055.68/977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.80

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