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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.76, 1,454.64 and 778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.76, 1,454.64 and 778.60 is: 1,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.76 : 1,454.64 = 778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.76/1,454.64 = 778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.76x = 1,454.64 × 778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.76x = 1,132,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,582.70/969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.90

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