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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.79, 1,347.96 and 551.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.79, 1,347.96 and 551.38 is: 760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.79 : 1,347.96 = 551.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.79/1,347.96 = 551.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.79x = 1,347.96 × 551.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.79x = 743,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,238.18/976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.90

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