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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.32, 1,348.65 and 557.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.32, 1,348.65 and 557.71 is: 769.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.32 : 1,348.65 = 557.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.32/1,348.65 = 557.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.32x = 1,348.65 × 557.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.32x = 752,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,152.22/977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.61

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