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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.58, 1,349.01 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.58, 1,349.01 and 535.48 is: 738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.58 : 1,349.01 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.58/1,349.01 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.58x = 1,349.01 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.58x = 722,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,367.87/977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.93

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