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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.58, 1,348.83 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.58, 1,348.83 and 715.14 is: 986.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.58 : 1,348.83 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.58/1,348.83 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.58x = 1,348.83 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.58x = 964,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,602.29/977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.72

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