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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.19, 1,347.03 and 556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.19, 1,347.03 and 556.40 is: 767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.19 : 1,347.03 = 556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.19/1,347.03 = 556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.19x = 1,347.03 × 556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.19x = 749,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,490.86/976.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.78

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