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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.07, 1,346.88 and 556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.07, 1,346.88 and 556.44 is: 767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.07 : 1,346.88 = 556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.07/1,346.88 = 556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.07x = 1,346.88 × 556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.07x = 749,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,455.13/976.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.83

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