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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.67, 1,349.19 and 558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.67, 1,349.19 and 558.16 is: 770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.67 : 1,349.19 = 558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.67/1,349.19 = 558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.67x = 1,349.19 × 558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.67x = 753,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,055.97/977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.25

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