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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.29, 1,348.56 and 557.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.29, 1,348.56 and 557.61 is: 769.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.29 : 1,348.56 = 557.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.29/1,348.56 = 557.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.29x = 1,348.56 × 557.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.29x = 751,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,970.54/977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.44

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