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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.40, 1,348.75 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.40, 1,348.75 and 535.28 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.40 : 1,348.75 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.40/1,348.75 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.40x = 1,348.75 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.40x = 721,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,952.83/977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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