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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.43, 1,348.87 and 535.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.43, 1,348.87 and 535.31 is: 738.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.43 : 1,348.87 = 535.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.43/1,348.87 = 535.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.43x = 1,348.87 × 535.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.43x = 722,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,060.13/977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.73

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