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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.05, 1,347.08 and 550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.05, 1,347.08 and 550.76 is: 760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.05 : 1,347.08 = 550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.05/1,347.08 = 550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.05x = 1,347.08 × 550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.05x = 741,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,915.03/976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.12

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