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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.30, 1,346.46 and 753.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.30, 1,346.46 and 753.78 is: 1,040.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.30 : 1,346.46 = 753.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.30/1,346.46 = 753.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.30x = 1,346.46 × 753.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.30x = 1,014,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,934.62/975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.64

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