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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,347.27 and 556.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,347.27 and 556.65 is: 768.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,347.27 = 556.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,347.27 = 556.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,347.27 × 556.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 749,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,957.85/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.18

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