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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.76, 1,349.24 and 535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.76, 1,349.24 and 535.70 is: 739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.76 : 1,349.24 = 535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.76/1,349.24 = 535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.76x = 1,349.24 × 535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.76x = 722,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,778.44/977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.22

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