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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.88, 1,349.60 and 584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.88, 1,349.60 and 584.92 is: 807.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.88 : 1,349.60 = 584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.88/1,349.60 = 584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.88x = 1,349.60 × 584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.88x = 789,408.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,408.03/977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.26

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