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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.87, 1,346.24 and 561.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.87, 1,346.24 and 561.63 is: 774.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.87 : 1,346.24 = 561.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.87/1,346.24 = 561.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.87x = 1,346.24 × 561.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.87x = 756,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,083.44/975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.78

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