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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.76, 1,451.88 and 773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.76, 1,451.88 and 773.84 is: 1,160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.76 : 1,451.88 = 773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.76/1,451.88 = 773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.76x = 1,451.88 × 773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.76x = 1,123,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,522.82/967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.95

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