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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.53, 1,349.04 and 535.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.53, 1,349.04 and 535.45 is: 738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.53 : 1,349.04 = 535.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.53/1,349.04 = 535.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.53x = 1,349.04 × 535.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.53x = 722,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,343.47/977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.95

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