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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.77, 1,351.08 and 800.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.77, 1,351.08 and 800.23 is: 1,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.77 : 1,351.08 = 800.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.77/1,351.08 = 800.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.77x = 1,351.08 × 800.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.77x = 1,081,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,173.90/977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.75

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