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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.72, 1,346.59 and 556.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.72, 1,346.59 and 556.21 is: 767.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.72 : 1,346.59 = 556.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.72/1,346.59 = 556.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.72x = 1,346.59 × 556.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.72x = 748,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,977.31/975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.62

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