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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.81, 1,349.33 and 535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.81, 1,349.33 and 535.70 is: 739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.81 : 1,349.33 = 535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.81/1,349.33 = 535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.81x = 1,349.33 × 535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.81x = 722,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,826.66/977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.23

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