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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.87, 1,349.43 and 535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.87, 1,349.43 and 535.77 is: 739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.87 : 1,349.43 = 535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.87/1,349.43 = 535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.87x = 1,349.43 × 535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.87x = 722,984.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,984.11/977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.35

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