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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.10, 1,348.30 and 557.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.10, 1,348.30 and 557.42 is: 769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.10 : 1,348.30 = 557.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.10/1,348.30 = 557.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.10x = 1,348.30 × 557.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.10x = 751,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,569.39/977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.18

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