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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.41, 1,348.37 and 584.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.41, 1,348.37 and 584.29 is: 806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.41 : 1,348.37 = 584.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.41/1,348.37 = 584.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.41x = 1,348.37 × 584.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.41x = 787,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,839.11/977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.05

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