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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.72, 1,452.30 and 776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.72, 1,452.30 and 776.20 is: 1,164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.72 : 1,452.30 = 776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.72/1,452.30 = 776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.72x = 1,452.30 × 776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.72x = 1,127,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,275.26/967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.88

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