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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.64, 1,349.17 and 584.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.64, 1,349.17 and 584.74 is: 806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.64 : 1,349.17 = 584.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.64/1,349.17 = 584.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.64x = 1,349.17 × 584.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.64x = 788,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,913.67/977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.96

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