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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.36, 1,348.70 and 535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.36, 1,348.70 and 535.17 is: 738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.36 : 1,348.70 = 535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.36/1,348.70 = 535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.36x = 1,348.70 × 535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.36x = 721,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,789.17/977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.51

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