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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.97, 1,349.63 and 535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.97, 1,349.63 and 535.90 is: 739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.97 : 1,349.63 = 535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.97/1,349.63 = 535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.97x = 1,349.63 × 535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.97x = 723,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,260.66/977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.55

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