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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.36, 1,348.92 and 584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.36, 1,348.92 and 584.60 is: 806.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.36 : 1,348.92 = 584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.36/1,348.92 = 584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.36x = 1,348.92 × 584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.36x = 788,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,571.89/977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.84

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