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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.86, 1,349.49 and 584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.86, 1,349.49 and 584.88 is: 807.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.86 : 1,349.49 = 584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.86/1,349.49 = 584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.86x = 1,349.49 × 584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.86x = 789,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,289.71/977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.16

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