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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.33, 1,462.37 and 769.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.33, 1,462.37 and 769.23 is: 1,153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.33 : 1,462.37 = 769.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.33/1,462.37 = 769.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.33x = 1,462.37 × 769.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.33x = 1,124,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,895.03/975.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.35

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