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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.51, 1,349.01 and 535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.51, 1,349.01 and 535.43 is: 738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.51 : 1,349.01 = 535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.51/1,349.01 = 535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.51x = 1,349.01 × 535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.51x = 722,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,300.42/977.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.92

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