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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.90, 1,348.11 and 557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.90, 1,348.11 and 557.32 is: 769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.90 : 1,348.11 = 557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.90/1,348.11 = 557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.90x = 1,348.11 × 557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.90x = 751,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,319.14/976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.09

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