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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.38, 1,346.09 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.38, 1,346.09 and 555.80 is: 767.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.38 : 1,346.09 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.38/1,346.09 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.38x = 1,346.09 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.38x = 748,147.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,147.31/975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.04

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