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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.52, 1,349.60 and 683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.52, 1,349.60 and 683.52 is: 943.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.52 : 1,349.60 = 683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.52/1,349.60 = 683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.52x = 1,349.60 × 683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.52x = 922,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,478.59/977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.69

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