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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.76, 1,349.10 and 604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.76, 1,349.10 and 604.62 is: 834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.76 : 1,349.10 = 604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.76/1,349.10 = 604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.76x = 1,349.10 × 604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.76x = 815,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,692.84/977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.25

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