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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.20, 1,348.54 and 557.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.20, 1,348.54 and 557.53 is: 769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.20 : 1,348.54 = 557.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.20/1,348.54 = 557.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.20x = 1,348.54 × 557.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.20x = 751,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,853.54/977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.39

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