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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.96, 1,349.59 and 535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.96, 1,349.59 and 535.86 is: 739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.96 : 1,349.59 = 535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.96/1,349.59 = 535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.96x = 1,349.59 × 535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.96x = 723,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,191.30/977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.49

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