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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.19, 1,347.17 and 556.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.19, 1,347.17 and 556.61 is: 768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.19 : 1,347.17 = 556.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.19/1,347.17 = 556.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.19x = 1,347.17 × 556.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.19x = 749,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,841.91/976.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.14

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