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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.64, 1,346.40 and 550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.64, 1,346.40 and 550.26 is: 759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.64 : 1,346.40 = 550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.64/1,346.40 = 550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.64x = 1,346.40 × 550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.64x = 740,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,870.06/975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.37

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