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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.10, 1,347.02 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.10, 1,347.02 and 556.53 is: 768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.10 : 1,347.02 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.10/1,347.02 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.10x = 1,347.02 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.10x = 749,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,654.26/976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.01

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