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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.74, 1,347.93 and 557.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.74, 1,347.93 and 557.19 is: 768.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.74 : 1,347.93 = 557.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.74/1,347.93 = 557.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.74x = 1,347.93 × 557.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.74x = 751,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,053.12/976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.94

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