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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.98, 1,349.54 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.98, 1,349.54 and 585 is: 807.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.98 : 1,349.54 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.98/1,349.54 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.98x = 1,349.54 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.98x = 789,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,480.90/977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.26

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