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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.37, 1,349.19 and 645.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.37, 1,349.19 and 645.21 is: 890.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.37 : 1,349.19 = 645.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.37/1,349.19 = 645.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.37x = 1,349.19 × 645.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.37x = 870,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,510.88/977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.67

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