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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.31, 1,348.52 and 557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.31, 1,348.52 and 557.60 is: 769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.31 : 1,348.52 = 557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.31/1,348.52 = 557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.31x = 1,348.52 × 557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.31x = 751,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,925.22/977.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.38

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