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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.94, 1,348.97 and 623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.94, 1,348.97 and 623.92 is: 860.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.94 : 1,348.97 = 623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.94/1,348.97 = 623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.94x = 1,348.97 × 623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.94x = 841,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,649.36/977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.63

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