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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.64, 1,347.92 and 557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.64, 1,347.92 and 557 is: 768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.64 : 1,347.92 = 557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.64/1,347.92 = 557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.64x = 1,347.92 × 557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.64x = 750,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,791.44/976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.75

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