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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.87, 1,349.11 and 683.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.87, 1,349.11 and 683.54 is: 943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.87 : 1,349.11 = 683.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.87/1,349.11 = 683.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.87x = 1,349.11 × 683.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.87x = 922,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,165.97/977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.03

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