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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.03, 1,453.42 and 777.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.03, 1,453.42 and 777.25 is: 1,164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.03 : 1,453.42 = 777.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.03/1,453.42 = 777.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.03x = 1,453.42 × 777.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.03x = 1,129,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,670.70/970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.57

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