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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,453.14 and 777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,453.14 and 777.60 is: 1,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,453.14 = 777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,453.14 = 777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,453.14 × 777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 1,129,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,961.66/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.40

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