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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.81, 1,349.37 and 535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.81, 1,349.37 and 535.71 is: 739.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.81 : 1,349.37 = 535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.81/1,349.37 = 535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.81x = 1,349.37 × 535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.81x = 722,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,871.00/977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.27

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