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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.37, 1,348.35 and 663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.37, 1,348.35 and 663 is: 914.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.37 : 1,348.35 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.37/1,348.35 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.37x = 1,348.35 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.37x = 893,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,956.05/977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.65

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