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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.77, 1,348.96 and 604.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.77, 1,348.96 and 604.95 is: 834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.77 : 1,348.96 = 604.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.77/1,348.96 = 604.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.77x = 1,348.96 × 604.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.77x = 816,053.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,053.35/977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.61

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