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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.22, 1,347.28 and 556.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.22, 1,347.28 and 556.71 is: 768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.22 : 1,347.28 = 556.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.22/1,347.28 = 556.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.22x = 1,347.28 × 556.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.22x = 750,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,034.73/976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.31

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