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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.99, 1,346.70 and 556.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.99, 1,346.70 and 556.35 is: 767.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.99 : 1,346.70 = 556.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.99/1,346.70 = 556.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.99x = 1,346.70 × 556.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.99x = 749,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,227.03/975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.66

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