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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.63, 1,347.68 and 556.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.63, 1,347.68 and 556.89 is: 768.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.63 : 1,347.68 = 556.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.63/1,347.68 = 556.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.63x = 1,347.68 × 556.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.63x = 750,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,507.36/976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.46

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