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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.08, 1,345.46 and 561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.08, 1,345.46 and 561 is: 774.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.08 : 1,345.46 = 561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.08/1,345.46 = 561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.08x = 1,345.46 × 561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.08x = 754,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,803.06/975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.09

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