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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.70, 1,349.17 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.70, 1,349.17 and 535.51 is: 738.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.70 : 1,349.17 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.70/1,349.17 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.70x = 1,349.17 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.70x = 722,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,497.39/977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.97

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