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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.34, 1,349.46 and 604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.34, 1,349.46 and 604.86 is: 835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.34 : 1,349.46 = 604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.34/1,349.46 = 604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.34x = 1,349.46 × 604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.34x = 816,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,234.38/977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.16

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