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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.39, 1,348.71 and 557.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.39, 1,348.71 and 557.81 is: 769.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.39 : 1,348.71 = 557.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.39/1,348.71 = 557.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.39x = 1,348.71 × 557.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.39x = 752,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,323.93/977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.73

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