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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.83, 1,349.40 and 535.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.83, 1,349.40 and 535.72 is: 739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.83 : 1,349.40 = 535.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.83/1,349.40 = 535.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.83x = 1,349.40 × 535.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.83x = 722,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,905.92/977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.29

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