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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.42, 1,348.85 and 535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.42, 1,348.85 and 535.34 is: 738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.42 : 1,348.85 = 535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.42/1,348.85 = 535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.42x = 1,348.85 × 535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.42x = 722,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,087.95/977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.77

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