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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.73, 1,349.22 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.73, 1,349.22 and 599.76 is: 827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.73 : 1,349.22 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.73/1,349.22 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.73x = 1,349.22 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.73x = 809,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,210.44/977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.65

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