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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.85, 1,348.79 and 646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.85, 1,348.79 and 646.29 is: 891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.85 : 1,348.79 = 646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.85/1,348.79 = 646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.85x = 1,348.79 × 646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.85x = 871,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,706.26/977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.45

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