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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.37, 1,348.92 and 838.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.37, 1,348.92 and 838.86 is: 1,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.37 : 1,348.92 = 838.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.37/1,348.92 = 838.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.37x = 1,348.92 × 838.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.37x = 1,131,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,555.03/977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.76

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