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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.79, 1,349.01 and 557.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.79, 1,349.01 and 557.84 is: 769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.79 : 1,349.01 = 557.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.79/1,349.01 = 557.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.79x = 1,349.01 × 557.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.79x = 752,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,529.09/977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.62

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