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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.99, 1,349.63 and 535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.99, 1,349.63 and 535.88 is: 739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.99 : 1,349.63 = 535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.99/1,349.63 = 535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.99x = 1,349.63 × 535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.99x = 723,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,237.05/977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.52

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