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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.57, 1,349.04 and 535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.57, 1,349.04 and 535.52 is: 739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.57 : 1,349.04 = 535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.57/1,349.04 = 535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.57x = 1,349.04 × 535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.57x = 722,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,431.16/977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.01

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