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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.47, 1,349.03 and 604.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.47, 1,349.03 and 604.39 is: 834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.47 : 1,349.03 = 604.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.47/1,349.03 = 604.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.47x = 1,349.03 × 604.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.47x = 815,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,340.24/977.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.13

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