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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.04, 1,347.06 and 562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.04, 1,347.06 and 562.12 is: 775.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.04 : 1,347.06 = 562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.04/1,347.06 = 562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.04x = 1,347.06 × 562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.04x = 757,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,209.37/976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.80

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