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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.92, 1,349.42 and 558.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.92, 1,349.42 and 558.23 is: 770.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.92 : 1,349.42 = 558.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.92/1,349.42 = 558.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.92x = 1,349.42 × 558.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.92x = 753,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,291.50/977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.30

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