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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.52, 1,348.98 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.52, 1,348.98 and 552.12 is: 761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.52 : 1,348.98 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.52/1,348.98 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.52x = 1,348.98 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.52x = 744,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,798.84/977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.93

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