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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.98, 1,349.58 and 584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.98, 1,349.58 and 584.80 is: 807.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.98 : 1,349.58 = 584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.98/1,349.58 = 584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.98x = 1,349.58 × 584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.98x = 789,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,234.38/977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.00

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