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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.09, 1,345.65 and 555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.09, 1,345.65 and 555.42 is: 766.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.09 : 1,345.65 = 555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.09/1,345.65 = 555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.09x = 1,345.65 × 555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.09x = 747,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,400.92/975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.49

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