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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.54, 1,348.67 and 557.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.54, 1,348.67 and 557.59 is: 769.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.54 : 1,348.67 = 557.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.54/1,348.67 = 557.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.54x = 1,348.67 × 557.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.54x = 752,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,007.99/977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.29

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