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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.37, 1,348.79 and 535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.37, 1,348.79 and 535.29 is: 738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.37 : 1,348.79 = 535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.37/1,348.79 = 535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.37x = 1,348.79 × 535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.37x = 721,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,991.12/977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.71

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