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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,348.92 and 557.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,348.92 and 557.85 is: 769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,348.92 = 557.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,348.92 = 557.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,348.92 × 557.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 752,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,495.02/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.85

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