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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.16, 1,348.46 and 557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.16, 1,348.46 and 557.58 is: 769.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.16 : 1,348.46 = 557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.16/1,348.46 = 557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.16x = 1,348.46 × 557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.16x = 751,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,874.33/977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.45

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