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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.54, 1,347.50 and 556.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.54, 1,347.50 and 556.82 is: 768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.54 : 1,347.50 = 556.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.54/1,347.50 = 556.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.54x = 1,347.50 × 556.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.54x = 750,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,314.95/976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.34

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