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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.64, 1,349.10 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.64, 1,349.10 and 535.54 is: 739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.64 : 1,349.10 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.64/1,349.10 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.64x = 1,349.10 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.64x = 722,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,487.59/977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.01

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