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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.88, 1,349.26 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.88, 1,349.26 and 663.20 is: 915.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.88 : 1,349.26 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.88/1,349.26 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.88x = 1,349.26 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.88x = 894,829.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,829.23/977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.07

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