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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.66, 1,349.61 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.66, 1,349.61 and 605.16 is: 835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.66 : 1,349.61 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.66/1,349.61 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.66x = 1,349.61 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.66x = 816,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,729.99/977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.40

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