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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,461.23 and 709.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,461.23 and 709.72 is: 1,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,461.23 = 709.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,461.23 = 709.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,461.23 × 709.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 1,037,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,062.28/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.01

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