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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.78, 1,349.36 and 535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.78, 1,349.36 and 535.72 is: 739.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.78 : 1,349.36 = 535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.78/1,349.36 = 535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.78x = 1,349.36 × 535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.78x = 722,879.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,879.14/977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.31

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