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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.08, 1,348.22 and 563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.08, 1,348.22 and 563 is: 776.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.08 : 1,348.22 = 563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.08/1,348.22 = 563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.08x = 1,348.22 × 563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.08x = 759,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,047.86/977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.85

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