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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.88, 1,349.51 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.88, 1,349.51 and 535.78 is: 739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.88 : 1,349.51 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.88/1,349.51 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.88x = 1,349.51 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.88x = 723,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,037.79/977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.40

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