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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.34, 1,460.40 and 770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.34, 1,460.40 and 770.32 is: 1,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.34 : 1,460.40 = 770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.34/1,460.40 = 770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.34x = 1,460.40 × 770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.34x = 1,124,975.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,975.33/975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.42

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