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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.63, 1,347.97 and 790.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.63, 1,347.97 and 790.54 is: 1,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.63 : 1,347.97 = 790.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.63/1,347.97 = 790.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.63x = 1,347.97 × 790.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.63x = 1,065,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,624.20/977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.01

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