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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.44, 1,348.68 and 584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.44, 1,348.68 and 584.32 is: 806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.44 : 1,348.68 = 584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.44/1,348.68 = 584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.44x = 1,348.68 × 584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.44x = 788,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,060.70/977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.25

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