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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.69, 1,347.92 and 557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.69, 1,347.92 and 557.06 is: 768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.69 : 1,347.92 = 557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.69/1,347.92 = 557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.69x = 1,347.92 × 557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.69x = 750,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,872.32/976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.79

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