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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.55, 1,348.98 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.55, 1,348.98 and 535.46 is: 738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.55 : 1,348.98 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.55/1,348.98 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.55x = 1,348.98 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.55x = 722,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,318.09/977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.91

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