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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.84, 1,349.46 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.84, 1,349.46 and 605.01 is: 834.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.84 : 1,349.46 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.84/1,349.46 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.84x = 1,349.46 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.84x = 816,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,436.79/977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.94

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