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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.67, 1,349.22 and 535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.67, 1,349.22 and 535.59 is: 739.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.67 : 1,349.22 = 535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.67/1,349.22 = 535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.67x = 1,349.22 × 535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.67x = 722,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,628.74/977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.13

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