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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.45, 1,348.47 and 557.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.45, 1,348.47 and 557.72 is: 769.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.45 : 1,348.47 = 557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.45/1,348.47 = 557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.45x = 1,348.47 × 557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.45x = 752,061.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,061.95/977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.42

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