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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.08, 1,347.24 and 556.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.08, 1,347.24 and 556.68 is: 768.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.08 : 1,347.24 = 556.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.08/1,347.24 = 556.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.08x = 1,347.24 × 556.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.08x = 749,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,980.22/976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.36

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