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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.41, 1,346.10 and 555.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.41, 1,346.10 and 555.83 is: 767.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.41 : 1,346.10 = 555.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.41/1,346.10 = 555.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.41x = 1,346.10 × 555.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.41x = 748,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,201.29/975.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.06

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