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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.18, 1,347.11 and 556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.18, 1,347.11 and 556.52 is: 767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.18 : 1,347.11 = 556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.18/1,347.11 = 556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.18x = 1,347.11 × 556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.18x = 749,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,691.50/976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.99

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