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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.84, 1,346.61 and 556.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.84, 1,346.61 and 556.21 is: 767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.84 : 1,346.61 = 556.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.84/1,346.61 = 556.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.84x = 1,346.61 × 556.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.84x = 748,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,988.43/975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.54

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