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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.38, 1,345.79 and 555.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.38, 1,345.79 and 555.69 is: 766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.38 : 1,345.79 = 555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.38/1,345.79 = 555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.38x = 1,345.79 × 555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.38x = 747,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,842.05/975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.72

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