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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.98, 1,349.58 and 535.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.98, 1,349.58 and 535.87 is: 739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.98 : 1,349.58 = 535.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.98/1,349.58 = 535.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.98x = 1,349.58 × 535.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.98x = 723,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,203.48/977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.49

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