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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.64, 1,465.32 and 771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.64, 1,465.32 and 771.72 is: 1,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.64 : 1,465.32 = 771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.64/1,465.32 = 771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.64x = 1,465.32 × 771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.64x = 1,130,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,816.75/974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.24

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