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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.78, 1,346.22 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.78, 1,346.22 and 556.11 is: 767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.78 : 1,346.22 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.78/1,346.22 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.78x = 1,346.22 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.78x = 748,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,646.40/975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.23

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