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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.61, 1,349.12 and 599.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.61, 1,349.12 and 599.49 is: 827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.61 : 1,349.12 = 599.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.61/1,349.12 = 599.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.61x = 1,349.12 × 599.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.61x = 808,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,785.45/977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.31

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