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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.37, 1,346.49 and 682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.37, 1,346.49 and 682.11 is: 939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.37 : 1,346.49 = 682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.37/1,346.49 = 682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.37x = 1,346.49 × 682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.37x = 918,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,454.29/977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.72

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