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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.67, 1,349.26 and 584.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.67, 1,349.26 and 584.69 is: 806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.67 : 1,349.26 = 584.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.67/1,349.26 = 584.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.67x = 1,349.26 × 584.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.67x = 788,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,890.62/977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.91

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