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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.90, 1,349.47 and 585.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.90, 1,349.47 and 585.14 is: 807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.90 : 1,349.47 = 585.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.90/1,349.47 = 585.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.90x = 1,349.47 × 585.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.90x = 789,633.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,633.87/977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.48

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