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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.66, 1,349.21 and 535.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.66, 1,349.21 and 535.57 is: 739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.66 : 1,349.21 = 535.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.66/1,349.21 = 535.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.66x = 1,349.21 × 535.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.66x = 722,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,596.40/977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.11

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