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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.80, 1,349.94 and 868.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.80, 1,349.94 and 868.45 is: 1,198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.80 : 1,349.94 = 868.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.80/1,349.94 = 868.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.80x = 1,349.94 × 868.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.80x = 1,172,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,355.27/977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.98

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