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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.37, 1,348.78 and 535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.37, 1,348.78 and 535.30 is: 738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.37 : 1,348.78 = 535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.37/1,348.78 = 535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.37x = 1,348.78 × 535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.37x = 722,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,001.93/977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.72

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