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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.14, 1,346.96 and 556.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.14, 1,346.96 and 556.55 is: 767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.14 : 1,346.96 = 556.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.14/1,346.96 = 556.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.14x = 1,346.96 × 556.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.14x = 749,641.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,641.07/976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.96

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