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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.64, 1,349.31 and 584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.64, 1,349.31 and 584.90 is: 807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.64 : 1,349.31 = 584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.64/1,349.31 = 584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.64x = 1,349.31 × 584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.64x = 789,204.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,204.67/977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.25

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