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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.70, 1,347.62 and 556.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.70, 1,347.62 and 556.93 is: 768.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.70 : 1,347.62 = 556.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.70/1,347.62 = 556.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.70x = 1,347.62 × 556.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.70x = 750,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,528.03/976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.44

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