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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.48, 1,346.11 and 555.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.48, 1,346.11 and 555.77 is: 766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.48 : 1,346.11 = 555.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.48/1,346.11 = 555.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.48x = 1,346.11 × 555.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.48x = 748,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,132.05/975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.94

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