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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.72, 1,349.27 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.72, 1,349.27 and 535.64 is: 739.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.72 : 1,349.27 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.72/1,349.27 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.72x = 1,349.27 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.72x = 722,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,713.56/977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.18

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