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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.73, 1,349.49 and 646.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.73, 1,349.49 and 646.17 is: 891.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.73 : 1,349.49 = 646.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.73/1,349.49 = 646.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.73x = 1,349.49 × 646.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.73x = 871,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,999.95/977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.86

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