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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.49, 1,348.43 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.49, 1,348.43 and 604.35 is: 833.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.49 : 1,348.43 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.49/1,348.43 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.49x = 1,348.43 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.49x = 814,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,920.65/977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.69

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