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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.61, 1,346.83 and 682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.61, 1,346.83 and 682.36 is: 940.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.61 : 1,346.83 = 682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.61/1,346.83 = 682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.61x = 1,346.83 × 682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.61x = 919,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,022.92/977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.07

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