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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.03, 1,348.31 and 557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.03, 1,348.31 and 557.40 is: 769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.03 : 1,348.31 = 557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.03/1,348.31 = 557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.03x = 1,348.31 × 557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.03x = 751,545.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,545.21/977.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.22

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