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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.76, 1,346.36 and 788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.76, 1,346.36 and 788.44 is: 1,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.76 : 1,346.36 = 788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.76/1,346.36 = 788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.76x = 1,346.36 × 788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.76x = 1,061,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,524.08/974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.01

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