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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.96, 1,350.01 and 584.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.96, 1,350.01 and 584.91 is: 807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.96 : 1,350.01 = 584.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.96/1,350.01 = 584.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.96x = 1,350.01 × 584.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.96x = 789,632.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,632.89/977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.43

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