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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.72, 1,349.22 and 558.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.72, 1,349.22 and 558.21 is: 770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.72 : 1,349.22 = 558.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.72/1,349.22 = 558.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.72x = 1,349.22 × 558.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.72x = 753,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,148.10/977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.31

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