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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.50, 1,348.74 and 557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.50, 1,348.74 and 557.82 is: 769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.50 : 1,348.74 = 557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.50/1,348.74 = 557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.50x = 1,348.74 × 557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.50x = 752,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,354.15/977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.67

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