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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.57, 1,349.05 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.57, 1,349.05 and 535.48 is: 738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.57 : 1,349.05 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.57/1,349.05 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.57x = 1,349.05 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.57x = 722,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,389.29/977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.96

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