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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.35, 1,347.33 and 556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.35, 1,347.33 and 556.77 is: 768.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.35 : 1,347.33 = 556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.35/1,347.33 = 556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.35x = 1,347.33 × 556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.35x = 750,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,160.06/976.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.33

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