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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.08, 1,345.56 and 555.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.08, 1,345.56 and 555.45 is: 766.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.08 : 1,345.56 = 555.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.08/1,345.56 = 555.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.08x = 1,345.56 × 555.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.08x = 747,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,391.30/975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.49

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