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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.54, 1,348.68 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.54, 1,348.68 and 604.40 is: 833.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.54 : 1,348.68 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.54/1,348.68 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.54x = 1,348.68 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.54x = 815,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,142.19/977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.87

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