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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.63, 1,346.00 and 791.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.63, 1,346.00 and 791.73 is: 1,090.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.63 : 1,346.00 = 791.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.63/1,346.00 = 791.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.63x = 1,346.00 × 791.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.63x = 1,065,664.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,664.62/977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.05

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