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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.54, 1,464.47 and 770.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.54, 1,464.47 and 770.26 is: 1,156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.54 : 1,464.47 = 770.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.54/1,464.47 = 770.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.54x = 1,464.47 × 770.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.54x = 1,128,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,018.81/975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.31

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