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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.80, 1,453.62 and 777.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.80, 1,453.62 and 777.02 is: 1,164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.80 : 1,453.62 = 777.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.80/1,453.62 = 777.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.80x = 1,453.62 × 777.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.80x = 1,129,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,491.81/969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.66

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