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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.84, 1,349.46 and 584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.84, 1,349.46 and 584.84 is: 807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.84 : 1,349.46 = 584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.84/1,349.46 = 584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.84x = 1,349.46 × 584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.84x = 789,218.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,218.19/977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.10

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