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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.85, 1,346.69 and 556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.85, 1,346.69 and 556.22 is: 767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.85 : 1,346.69 = 556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.85/1,346.69 = 556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.85x = 1,346.69 × 556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.85x = 749,060.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,060.67/975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.60

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