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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.71, 1,349.13 and 535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.71, 1,349.13 and 535.61 is: 739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.71 : 1,349.13 = 535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.71/1,349.13 = 535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.71x = 1,349.13 × 535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.71x = 722,607.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,607.52/977.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.08

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