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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.69, 1,346.54 and 556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.69, 1,346.54 and 556.06 is: 767.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.69 : 1,346.54 = 556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.69/1,346.54 = 556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.69x = 1,346.54 × 556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.69x = 748,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,761.03/975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.41

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