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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.56, 1,347.69 and 556.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.56, 1,347.69 and 556.98 is: 768.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.56 : 1,347.69 = 556.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.56/1,347.69 = 556.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.56x = 1,347.69 × 556.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.56x = 750,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,636.38/976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.65

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