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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.78, 1,347.60 and 557.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.78, 1,347.60 and 557.11 is: 768.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.78 : 1,347.60 = 557.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.78/1,347.60 = 557.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.78x = 1,347.60 × 557.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.78x = 750,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,761.44/976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.61

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