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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.75, 1,347.78 and 572.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.75, 1,347.78 and 572.98 is: 790.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.75 : 1,347.78 = 572.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.75/1,347.78 = 572.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.75x = 1,347.78 × 572.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.75x = 772,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,250.98/976.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.63

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