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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.91, 1,349.51 and 529.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.91, 1,349.51 and 529.78 is: 731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.91 : 1,349.51 = 529.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.91/1,349.51 = 529.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.91x = 1,349.51 × 529.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.91x = 714,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,944.73/977.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.10

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