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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.81, 1,346.53 and 556.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.81, 1,346.53 and 556.19 is: 767.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.81 : 1,346.53 = 556.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.81/1,346.53 = 556.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.81x = 1,346.53 × 556.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.81x = 748,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,926.52/975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.49

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