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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.98, 1,349.74 and 558.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.98, 1,349.74 and 558.23 is: 770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.98 : 1,349.74 = 558.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.98/1,349.74 = 558.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.98x = 1,349.74 × 558.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.98x = 753,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,466.29/977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.43

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