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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.90, 1,348.13 and 662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.90, 1,348.13 and 662.67 is: 913.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.90 : 1,348.13 = 662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.90/1,348.13 = 662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.90x = 1,348.13 × 662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.90x = 893,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,366.96/977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.56

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