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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.68, 1,349.23 and 558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.68, 1,349.23 and 558.10 is: 770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.68 : 1,349.23 = 558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.68/1,349.23 = 558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.68x = 1,349.23 × 558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.68x = 753,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,005.26/977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.20

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