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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.49, 1,349.55 and 682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.49, 1,349.55 and 682.25 is: 941.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.49 : 1,349.55 = 682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.49/1,349.55 = 682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.49x = 1,349.55 × 682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.49x = 920,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,723.74/977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.93

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