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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.74, 1,348.75 and 584.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.74, 1,348.75 and 584.69 is: 806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.74 : 1,348.75 = 584.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.74/1,348.75 = 584.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.74x = 1,348.75 × 584.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.74x = 788,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,594.62/977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.55

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