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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.36, 1,345.84 and 555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.36, 1,345.84 and 555.68 is: 766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.36 : 1,345.84 = 555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.36/1,345.84 = 555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.36x = 1,345.84 × 555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.36x = 747,856.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,856.37/975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.75

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