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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.52, 1,460.40 and 768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.52, 1,460.40 and 768.16 is: 1,149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.52 : 1,460.40 = 768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.52/1,460.40 = 768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.52x = 1,460.40 × 768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.52x = 1,121,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,820.86/975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.97

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