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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.63, 1,349.52 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.63, 1,349.52 and 663.32 is: 915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.63 : 1,349.52 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.63/1,349.52 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.63x = 1,349.52 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.63x = 895,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,156.86/977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.64

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