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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.40, 1,349.22 and 663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.40, 1,349.22 and 663.24 is: 915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.40 : 1,349.22 = 663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.40/1,349.22 = 663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.40x = 1,349.22 × 663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.40x = 894,856.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,856.67/977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.55

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