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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.86, 1,348.12 and 557.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.86, 1,348.12 and 557.26 is: 769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.86 : 1,348.12 = 557.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.86/1,348.12 = 557.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.86x = 1,348.12 × 557.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.86x = 751,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,253.35/976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.05

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