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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.56, 1,346.04 and 621.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.56, 1,346.04 and 621.56 is: 857.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.56 : 1,346.04 = 621.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.56/1,346.04 = 621.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.56x = 1,346.04 × 621.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.56x = 836,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,644.62/975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.60

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