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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.94, 1,349.37 and 584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.94, 1,349.37 and 584.82 is: 806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.94 : 1,349.37 = 584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.94/1,349.37 = 584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.94x = 1,349.37 × 584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.94x = 789,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,138.56/977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.94

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