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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.53, 1,348.95 and 535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.53, 1,348.95 and 535.42 is: 738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.53 : 1,348.95 = 535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.53/1,348.95 = 535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.53x = 1,348.95 × 535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.53x = 722,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,254.81/977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.86

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