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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.94, 1,346.64 and 556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.94, 1,346.64 and 556.22 is: 767.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.94 : 1,346.64 = 556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.94/1,346.64 = 556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.94x = 1,346.64 × 556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.94x = 749,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,028.10/975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.49

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