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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.34, 1,347.45 and 556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.34, 1,347.45 and 556.86 is: 768.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.34 : 1,347.45 = 556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.34/1,347.45 = 556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.34x = 1,347.45 × 556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.34x = 750,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,341.01/976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.52

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