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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.74, 1,346.56 and 556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.74, 1,346.56 and 556.16 is: 767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.74 : 1,346.56 = 556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.74/1,346.56 = 556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.74x = 1,346.56 × 556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.74x = 748,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,893.64/975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.51

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