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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.20, 1,344.78 and 765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.20, 1,344.78 and 765 is: 1,054.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.20 : 1,344.78 = 765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.20/1,344.78 = 765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.20x = 1,344.78 × 765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.20x = 1,028,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,756.70/975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.92

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