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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.48, 1,349.06 and 584.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.48, 1,349.06 and 584.36 is: 806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.48 : 1,349.06 = 584.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.48/1,349.06 = 584.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.48x = 1,349.06 × 584.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.48x = 788,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,336.70/977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.50

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