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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975, 1,345.54 and 561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975, 1,345.54 and 561 is: 774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975 : 1,345.54 = 561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975/1,345.54 = 561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975x = 1,345.54 × 561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975x = 754,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,847.94/975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.20

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