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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.55, 1,349.10 and 584.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.55, 1,349.10 and 584.57 is: 806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.55 : 1,349.10 = 584.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.55/1,349.10 = 584.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.55x = 1,349.10 × 584.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.55x = 788,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,643.39/977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.76

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