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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.08, 1,347.08 and 562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.08, 1,347.08 and 562 is: 775.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.08 : 1,347.08 = 562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.08/1,347.08 = 562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.08x = 1,347.08 × 562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.08x = 757,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,058.96/976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.61

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