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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.58, 1,348.38 and 682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.58, 1,348.38 and 682.92 is: 941.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.58 : 1,348.38 = 682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.58/1,348.38 = 682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.58x = 1,348.38 × 682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.58x = 920,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,835.67/977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.95

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