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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.60, 1,347.67 and 556.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.60, 1,347.67 and 556.95 is: 768.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.60 : 1,347.67 = 556.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.60/1,347.67 = 556.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.60x = 1,347.67 × 556.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.60x = 750,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,584.81/976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.57

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