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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.58, 1,349.09 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.58, 1,349.09 and 535.50 is: 739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.58 : 1,349.09 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.58/1,349.09 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.58x = 1,349.09 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.58x = 722,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,435.02/977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.00

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