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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.63, 1,350.23 and 647.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.63, 1,350.23 and 647.51 is: 894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.63 : 1,350.23 = 647.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.63/1,350.23 = 647.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.63x = 1,350.23 × 647.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.63x = 874,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,277.44/977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.29

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