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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.76, 1,340.94 and 736.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.76, 1,340.94 and 736.78 is: 1,015.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.76 : 1,340.94 = 736.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.76/1,340.94 = 736.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.76x = 1,340.94 × 736.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.76x = 987,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,977.77/972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.64

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